marjane satrapi

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Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian author and filmmaker known for 'Persepolis,' has died.

Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film 'Persepolis' which portrays Iranian culture and women's experiences, has died at 56. Her work, which gained international acclaim and an Oscar nomination, highlighted the Iranian diaspora and brought attention to the stories of Iranian women.