The acclaimed Iranian-French graphic novelist, filmmaker, and human rights activist Marjane Satrapi has died in Paris at the age of 56. Best known for her seminal autobiographical comic book 'Persepolis', Satrapi was a towering figure in contemporary literature who transformed her turbulent childhood during the Iranian Islamic Revolution into a universal message of resilience and freedom.
Her passing has triggered a wave of global tributes celebrating an artist who spent her life challenging tyranny through the power of monochrome ink. Here are ten photos celebrating the life of a fierce defender of democracy, human rights, and women's freedom.
