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news Al Jazeera 2026-06-04

Marjane Satrapi, Creator of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, celebrated for her graphic novel 'Persepolis,' has passed away at 56. Her death reportedly stemmed from grief after her husband's passing the previous year.

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