Noël Godin, Belgian Prankster Known for Pieing the Powerful, Dies at 80

Noël Godin has died at the age of eighty years old. He was widely known as a prankster who targeted the powerful. His signature form of protest involved throwing pies. He perfected the art of using whipped cream to make his point. High-profile figures were the main targets of his culinary attacks. Among those splattered was billionaire businessman Bill Gates. Other notable targets included filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard. Philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy also fell victim to his pies. His actions blended political protest with performance art. He leaves behind a legacy of unconventional dissent.