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Noël Godin (80), famous Belgian pie thrower, has died

Noël Godin, the Brussels pie thrower, has passed away at the age of eighty, as confirmed by his wife Sylvie Broodthaers.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Noël Godin, known as 'l'entarteur' for his striking actions of throwing pies at famous personalities, passed away on Sunday at the age of 80.

His wife Sylvie Broodthaers confirmed the news to the Belgian news agency Belga. Godin gained notoriety for throwing pies at figures including Bill Gates and Michael O'Leary.

Through his actions, he aimed to criticize public figures and spotlight iconic moments. Throughout his career, Godin created many memorable incidents that received media attention.

His death is a loss for Belgian culture and leaves behind a unique legacy of satire and social commentary.

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