
Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Author and Director, Dead at 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of the graphic novel 'Persepolis' and co-director of its Oscar-nominated animated adaptation, has died at the age of 56

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Marjane Satrapi, author of the graphic novel 'Persepolis' and co-director of its Oscar-nominated animated adaptation, has died at the age of 56

Peabo Bryson, whose remarkable vocals earned him two Grammys, has died at the age of 75

Ronald LaPread, co-founder and former bassist of the Commodores, has died at age 75

Actress Kelly Curtis, sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died at age 69

John McClain, who was co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, has died at age 71

Sonny Rollins, the jazz legend dubbed the Saxophone Colossus known for his inimitable improvisational skills, has died at the age of 95

Ike Willis, who spent a decade singing and playing guitar with Frank Zappa, most notably on 'Joe's Garage,' has died at the age of 70

Dennis Locorriere, founding member of the Seventies country rock band Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, has died at the age of 76.

Tony Wilson, who co-founded Hot Chocolate and co-wrote the hit 'You Sexy Thing,' has died

David Allan Coe, the outlaw country singer known for songs like 'The Ride' and 'You Never Even Called Me by My Name,' has died at age 86