Jack Karlson, an outspoken Australian who became famous for his controversial arrest after he was caught eating a Chinese meal, died at the age of 82.
He was regarded as a cultural icon after his encounter with the law in 1991 became widely viral.
At the time of his arrest, he was at a restaurant in Brisbane when he was suddenly pulled away by police.
His outburst, which became a meme, happened around 30 years ago.
As a news crew filmed his arrest, Karlson could be heard saying that the situation was democracy manifest.
He then asked the arresting officer to remove his penis. He maintained his innocence and claimed that the incident was the result of a misunderstanding.
His family announced earlier that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
Online tributes were paid to Karlson by Chris Reason, the reporter who first reported on the incident in 1991.
He and Karlson were reunited a few years later. On Thursday morning, Reason confirmed the news about Karlson’s death.
Karlson, who was a cultural icon, died due to cancer. His arrest inspired thousands of t-shirts and millions of downloads.
His words will live on through generations. Some people also agreed that he provided many people with a laugh.