Marjane Satrapi, Director of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the France-based Iranian artist, animator, and director, has died at the age of 56. She was best known for her Oscar-nominated 2007 biographical animated feature, “Persepolis.”

Her death was announced in a statement “from close friends and family.” The message conveyed the emotional context of her passing, stating, “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life.”

The announcement connects Satrapi's death to the prior loss of Mattias Ripa. Satrapi held a significant place in international cinema, noted for her contributions as an artist and animator. Her 2007 work “Persepolis” remains a key part of her legacy as an Oscar-nominated director.