Al Jazeera English • June 5, 2026 08:28

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’

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Satrapi's autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran's Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.

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Thu 09:30 - Al-Monitor

'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

Thu 12:30 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

Obituary: “Persepolis” illustrator Marjane Satrapi is dead

Thu 13:29 - BBC Europe

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

Fri 08:28 - Al Jazeera English

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’

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'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged 56, AFP learned Thursday from a member of her close circle."Marjane …

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Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

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Obituary: “Persepolis” illustrator Marjane Satrapi is dead

Mit ihrer autobiografischen Erzählung über eine Kindheit in Iran nach der islamischen Revolution befeuerte sie den Boom der Graphic Novels. Jetzt ist die Comic-Künstlerin und Regisseurin im Alter von 56 …