Cartoonist who sparked fury with drawing of Prophet Muhammad dies aged 86
Cartoonist who sparked fury with drawing of Prophet Muhammad dies aged 86
Kurt Westergaard’s image of the Prophet Muhammad was reprinted in the Charlie Hebdo magazine (Picture: EPA)
The Danish cartoonist whose image of the Prophet Muhammad preceded the Charlie Hebdo massacre has died aged 86.
Kurt Westergaard’s family announced his death late on Sunday, revealing he had passed away in his sleep after a long illness.
He became known worldwide in 2005 for his…