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- Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel was born from her experiences of the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq. French-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis,... S1
- Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. S2
- Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. S3
- Family members said the author of the landmark comic book memoir ‘died of sadness’ after the death of her husband last yearMarjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian artist, film-maker and graphic novelist whose acclaimed memoir Persepolis helped reshape internationa... S4
- Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 561 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesThe French Iranian author was famous for her autobiographical graphic novel series Persepolis, growing up during th... S5
- LiteratureIranMarjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56Elizabeth Grenier06/04/2026June 4, 2026The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.https://p.dw.com/p/5EqHtMarja... S6
- LiteratureIranMarjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56Elizabeth Grenier06/04/2026June 4, 2026The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.https://p.dw.com/p/5EqHtMarja... S7
- 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. S8
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