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Marjane Satrapi, Oscar-Nominated Director, Dies at 56

Updated 2026-06-04 10:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Iranian artist and animator Marjane Satrapi, known for her Oscar-nominated film 'Persepolis,' passed away at the age of 56. Her death has been attributed to sadness following the loss of her husband.

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France-based Iranian artist, animator and director Marjane Satrapi, best known for her Oscar-nominated 2007 biographical animated feature “Persepolis,” has died. She was 56. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of
2026-06-04 10:37 UTC
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