(CNN) Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard, whose depiction of the prophet Mohammed wearing a turban made out of a bomb sparked a wave of violence in 2006, has died at the age of 86. Danish newspaper Berlingske reported Westergaard's death on Sunday, citing information from his family. Westergaard's caricature of Mohammed was first published by Danish newspaper Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten in September 2005. At the time, Westergaard said he wanted his cartoon to say that some people exploited the prophet to legitimize terrorism. "I want to be remembered as the one who struck a blow for freedom of speech," Westergaard said in a quote published by Berlingske.

Source: CNN July 19, 2021 13:30 UTC