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Best graphic memoirs of 2026 (so far)

These 5 memoirs call on their authors' inner resources and the wisdom of the world around them

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‘2,500 years of tyranny and submission’: what we can learn from reading Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis during the Iran War

Comic book author Marjane Satrapi passed away last week in Paris at age 56, just before conflict between Israel and her native Iran re-erupted. While her work has enjoyed enduring fame, the present conflict has made it more relevant than ever before.

The Conversation

Marjane Satrapi, the woman who helped the world understand Iran

The news of Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi’s death, on June 4 2026, at the age of just 56, has stirred emotions that extend far beyond the world of comics and the film industry. Tributes have been paid to an outspoken, strong-willed, freedom-loving artist, and a tireless critic of the Islamic…

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Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Israel will not resume war after ‘on your own’ warning to Netanyahu

US president said of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘If I tell him to do something, he does it’

The Independent UK

Why the loss of Oscar-nominated Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi is a tragedy for Iran

IN FOCUS: The French-Iranian filmmaker shed light on the untold lives of Iranian women following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. As the US-Iran conflict seems to have no end in sight, Maira Butt reports on why Satrapi’s powerful voice will be missed

The Independent UK

Jill Biden’s book is the last thing we need right now

CNN anchor Jake Tapper joined a chorus of voices accusing the former first lady of rewriting history and dodging accountability for the 2024 loss

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How Did Marjane Satrapi Die? Heartbreaking Cause of Death Revealed for Persepolis Author at 56

Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel Persepolis, has died at 56. Her work, rooted in her Iranian heritage, championed women's rights and left a lasting global impact.

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Marjane Satrapi’s masterpiece Persepolis transformed the world’s understanding of Iran

Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir and film Persepolis, has died, aged 56. The death of this much loved Iranian–French artist, graphic novelist, film-maker and activist has been met with widespread celebration of her life – and its dedication to resistance, freedom and humanity. French president Emmanuel Macron paid…

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'A parallel America': Obama's $850m presidential centre offers a vision of hope

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 5: The press pays tribute to French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, whose work transformed perceptions of Iran around the world. Best known for her landmark graphic memoir Persepolis, Satrapi helped redefine the comic book as a medium for political and personal storytelling. Also,…

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Iranian-French author known for Persepolis dies at 56

Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent human rights advocate and the author of the autobiographical book Persepolis, has died at 56.

International Business Times UK

Who Was Marjane Satrapi? Net Worth, Career and Heartbreaking Romance Behind 'Persepolis' Creator's Final Years

Marjane Satrapi's life, career, net worth and final years explored following her death at 56, including her work behind Persepolis.

International Business Times UK

Marjane Satrapi Dies at 56: 10 Photos Celebrating the Life of the Bestselling 'Persepolis' Author

Renowned 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi has died at 56, leaving a lasting global legacy of championing human rights through her childhood experiences.

International Business Times UK

Marjane Satrapi 'Dies of Sadness' Following Loss of Her Husband Mattias Ripa in 2025

Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic memoir 'Persepolis', has died at 56. Her passing has sparked global tributes, reflecting on her contributions to literature and advocacy for human rights.

The Guardian - UK

Dina Nayeri: Marjane Satrapi brought Iranian women like me out of hiding

The Persepolis author understood us and translated us for the world. We have lost our most eloquent spokesperson

The Economic Times

Marjane Satrapi death: Persepolis author who chronicled life during & after Iran's revolution dies at 56; Family says she passed away 'of sadness'

Marjane Satrapi death reason: Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed author of Persepolis, has passed away in Paris at the age of 56. Her work brought Iranian experiences to a global audience. Satrapi was a strong advocate for freedom and women's rights. Her death follows the passing of her husband.

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