With Marjane Satrapi, the international and French cultural scene loses one of the most significant artists and storytellers of our time. The Franco-Iranian author, illustrator, and director died on June 4, 2026, in Paris at the age of 56. Her death caused deep sorrow far beyond France. Particularly moving is the statement from those close to her. Satrapi was said to have "died of sadness." An unusual expression that nevertheless…
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