Satrapi's groundbreaking graphic novel Persepolis introduced readers to life in Iran during the Islamic revolution and the Iran/Iraq war. She died June 4. Originally broadcast June 2, 2003.
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Remembering French-Iranian artist and writer Marjane Satrapi
Satrapi's groundbreaking graphic novel <em>Persepolis</em> introduced readers to life in Iran during the Islamic revolution and the Iran/Iraq war. She died June 4, 2026. <em>Originally broadcast June 2, 2003.</em>
Published June 12, 2026, 1:44 PM
Updated June 12, 2026, 1:53 PM2.0K
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