'Persepolis' Author Marjane Satrapi Dies of 'Sadness' at 56
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, celebrated for 'Persepolis,' has died at 56 from 'sadness,' according to close associates.
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members in her close entourage said Thursday. She was 56.