Marjane Satrapi, the author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Iran

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Marjane Satrapi, the author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

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

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