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Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis creator, passes at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author and filmmaker known for her autobiographical graphic novel series Persepolis, has died at age 56. Her work, which depicts her childhood during Iran’s Islamic Revolution and her subsequent exile in Europe, garnered international acclaim and an Oscar nomination for the film adaptation. She was an outspoken critic of Iran’s government, supported protests for women’s rights, and remained active in activism until her death.
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