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

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

Marjane Satrapi, the renowned creator behind the graphic memoir 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. She was widely recognized as a leading figure in a genre of graphic novels that seamlessly blended personal memoir with political history.


Source: New York Times Generated at: 2026-06-04 09:58:06 UTC

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