Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
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THU · 2026-06-04 · 18:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0604-81822
NSR-2026-0604-81822News Report·EN·Human Interest
Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. She was widely known for her graphic novel, "Persepolis." The article provides no further details regarding the cause or location of her death.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-04 · 18:24 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. She was widely known for her graphic novel, "Persepolis." The article provides no further details regarding the cause or location of her death.
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Marjane Satrapi died at the age of 56.
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Marjane Satrapi was an Iranian-French artist and filmmaker.
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Marjane Satrapi, author of ‘Persepolis,’ has died.
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