Quick Info
| Profession | Graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, children's book author |
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| Nationality | Iranian-French |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1969 |
| Age | 56 years (died on 04, Jun, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Rasht, Iran |
| Date of Death | 04/06/2026 |
Latest News about Marjane Satrapi
04/06/2026
Marjane Satrapi, the renowned creator of the graphic novel 'Persepolis' and a prominent advocate for women's rights in Iran, passed away on Thursday at the age of 56 in Paris, France. The French presidency's office, specifically the Élysée Palace, confirmed her passing in a statement praising her universal message of freedom and her significant contributions to French culture.
04/06/2026
According to a statement from her family shared with AFP, Satrapi succumbed to grief just over a year following the passing of her beloved husband, Mattias Ripa, a Swedish producer, actor, and screenwriter who died on April 8, 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Current Residence | Paris |
| Full Name | Marjane Ebrahimi |
| Nationality Details | Obtained French citizenship in 2006 after moving to France in 1994 |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Mattias Ripa |
| Previous Spouse | Reza |
| Spouse Status | Deceased (died 08/04/2025) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Mattias Ripa |
| Previous Spouse | Reza |
| Spouse Status | Deceased (died 08/04/2025) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her comics and commentary have appeared in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times and The New Yorker. | |
| 2. Her graphic novel Persepolis was adapted into a film. | |
| 3. She has also written children's books. | |
| 4. She was an ardent critic of Iran's theocratic regime | |
| 5. She moved to France in 1994 and obtained French citizenship in 2006 |