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culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-04

Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' Creator and Icon, Dies at 56 in Paris

Acclaimed French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, celebrated for 'Persepolis' and her advocacy for freedom and women's rights, has passed away at 56. Her death in Paris marks the end of a remarkable career honored with the 2024 Princess of Asturias Award.

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