Nelson Mandela will never be forgotten.
The prominent political leader, whose life-long work to end apartheid in his native South Africa and subsequent election as the country's first black president made him an icon and furthermore, a global symbol of peace and social change, died Thursday, the government of South Africa confirmed. He was 95.
According to reports, Mandela died from complications due a recurring lung infection. He had been hospitalized since June 8.
And as with many cases lately, the world began to mourn the loss of such a peaceful soul on Twitter.
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Olivia Wilde "Oh Mandela, rest in peaceful freedom."
Anderson Cooper "Mandela is gone. There is no one else like him."
Marlee Matlin: "So sad to read of the passing of the symbol of global resistance to racism. RIP Nelson Mandela."
Piers Morgan: "BREAKING NEWS: Nelson Mandela has died, aged 95. One of the great men of history. RIP."
Patti Stanger: "May the peace minister#NelsonMandela RIP as I'm sure the angels are dancing with joy tonight to get to hang with such a great man! Namaste."
DL Hughley: "RIP Nelson Mandela u changed the Whole world with your dignity and Strength!!! #TeamDl"
Tyra Banks "@NelsonMandela, 95 powerful years on this earth yet freedom for INFINITY because of you. You are an angel that will live forever."
KEEP HIS DREAM ALIVE YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN! TARA THOMAS
AGENCY!!2013
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