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Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
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Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

BBC News · Jun 4, 2026, 11:54 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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

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