Marjane Satrapi, the renowned author of "Persepolis," dies at 56
2026-06-05 10:19:42
TiranaPost
Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian author, illustrator and director known for her famous work "Persepolis", has died in Paris at the age of 56.
Born in 1969 in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi gained international fame with the autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis,” which recounted her experiences during and after the Iranian Revolution. The work was later adapted into an animated film that won prestigious international awards.
Throughout her career, Satrapi consistently addressed themes such as exile, identity, freedom, and women's rights, becoming one of the most important figures in contemporary graphic storytelling.
According to reports, she passed away in Paris, shortly after the loss of her husband, director Mattias Ripa, who passed away in 2025.
The famous author of "Persepolis" described Iran as her true home, emphasizing that the connection to the homeland had never faded:
"I call Iran home because, no matter how long I've lived in France and even though after all these years I still feel French, for me the word 'home' has only one meaning: Iran."
In another touching statement, Satrapi expressed her deep love for Tehran:
"No matter how much I am in love with Paris and its indescribable beauty, Tehran, with all its ugliness, will forever remain in my eyes the 'bride' of all the cities of the world."
