Hundreds mourn Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi at Paris funeral
On Friday, June 19, 2026, several hundred anonymous mourners and public figures gathered at the Père-Lachaise crematorium in Paris to pay tribute to Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian author of "Persepolis," who died on June 4 at age 56. The event drew family, friends, and admirers to honor her memory.
Key facts
- Marjane Satrapi died on June 4, 2026, at age 56.
- A memorial was held on Friday, June 19, 2026.
- The ceremony took place at Père-Lachaise crematorium in Paris.
- Several hundred people attended, including anonymous mourners and public figures.
- Satrapi was the author of the graphic novel 'Persepolis'.
- She was a Franco-Iranian artist.
- The event was described as a poignant tribute.
- The source is Le Monde.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Père-Lachaise