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A luminous voice of art and activism has been silenced: Marjane Satrapi, the visionary behind Persepolis, has passed at 56, leaving behind a legacy of fearless storytelling and unwavering commitment to freedom. Her graphic novel and film, which captured her childhood under Iran’s Islamic regime, became global icons, earning Oscars and acclaim from the Élysée Palace. A fierce critic of her homeland’s regime, Satrapi used her art to champion human rights, even as she faced threats — most recently leading protests for detained Iranian teens. Her work, blending childlike innocence with biting irony, resonated across cultures. Beyond Persepolis, she directed The Voices and a Marie Curie biopic, proving her range. She died of grief just a year after losing her beloved husband, Mattias Ripa. Her enduring message: artists must speak truth to power — and her voice will echo forever.

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