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

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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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▪ Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56 — ABC News (Australia)

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