Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

By Mustafa Qadri and Elina Baudier Kim (CNN) — French-Iranian artist, author and women’s rights activist Marjane Satrapi, the illustrator behind the graphic novel memoir “Persepolis,” has died at 56. A statement from the Élysée Palace announcing her death Thursday lauded Satrapi’s work, saying her work “captivated a global audience.” “Her passing marks the loss