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

NY Times · Jun 4, 2026, 9:58 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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.

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