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Hundreds mourn Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi at Paris funeral

other · 2026-06-19

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

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