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El Pais • June 4, 2026 09:46

Cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56

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La familia de la dibujante francoiraní de cómics informa de que ha fallecido “de tristeza” tras la muerte de su marido hace un año

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Thu 07:58 - La Libre (BE)

Marjane Satrapi, author of “Persepolis”, has died

Thu 08:00 - France 24

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies of 'sadness' at 56

Thu 08:26 - Le Figaro

The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, died at 56

Thu 08:28 - El Mundo (ES)

Marjane Satrapi, author of the comic Persepolis and Princess of Asturias Award winner, dies at 56

Thu 09:18 - El Ideal Gallego

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies "of sadness" - El Ideal Gallego

Thu 09:46 - El Pais

Cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56

Thu 09:58 - NYT Europe

Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

Thu 10:05 - Middle East Eye

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56

Thu 10:11 - Middle East Eye

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56

Thu 10:23 - DW Top

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

Thu 10:23 - DW All

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

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DW All

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

The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.

DW Top

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10:23

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

The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.

El Ideal Gallego

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09:18

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies "of sadness" - El Ideal Gallego

Muere "de tristeza" Marjane Satrapi, autora de 'Persepolis'  El Ideal Gallego

El Mundo (ES)

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08:28

Marjane Satrapi, author of the comic Persepolis and Princess of Asturias Award winner, dies at 56

La artista iraní, conocida mundialmente por el cómic que retrata su infancia en Irán y por su oposición al régimen de los ayatolás, ha fallecido casi un año después que …

France 24

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French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies of 'sadness' at 56

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members of her entourage said Thursday. She was 56.

La Libre (BE)

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07:58

Marjane Satrapi, author of “Persepolis”, has died

L'artiste franco-iranienne Marjane Satrapi, qui s'est fait mondialement connaître avec la bande dessinée et le film "Persepolis", est décédée à l'âge de 56 ans, a appris l'AFP jeudi auprès de …

Le Figaro

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08:26

The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, died at 56

L’entourage de la dessinatrice et réalisatrice l’a annoncé à l’AFP, jeudi matin. Elle est «morte de tristesse un peu plus d’un an après le décès de son mari», indique un …

Middle East Eye

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10:11

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56 The Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died aged 56, according to a statement by her family and friends sent to …

10:05

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56

Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persopolis', dies aged 56 Submitted by MEE on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 10:20 Born in Iran, the artist moved to France in her youth due …

NYT Europe

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09:58

Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians.