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 creator of Persepolis and a prominent advocate for women's rights in Iran, died in Paris at the age of 56. France's presidency confirmed her death and praised her as an artist devoted to freedom whose work carried a universal message.
04/06/2026
Her family told AFP that she died a little over a year after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa. Reports said she had been deeply affected by his death in April 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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Career
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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 |