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Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
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Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56 Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56 Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Satrapi was a prominent voice on exile and women’s freedom. Her family says she died of ‘sadness’ after the death of her husband.
Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Satrapi was a prominent voice on exile and women’s freedom. Her family says she died of ‘sadness’ after the death of her husband.
Published On 4 Jun 2026