Celebrities and Politicians Speak Out About Nelson Mandelas Death

Beloved South African leader, Nelson Mandela died today, December 5th, at the age of 95.

U.S. President Barack Obama, actor Jamie Foxx and singer and designer Victoria Beckham are among the many celebrities expressing their sorrow after hearing the news of the death of Nelson Mandela.

Celebrities and politicians took to Twitter to express their grief after learning of the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Piers Morgan said, “BREAKING NEWS: Nelson Mandela has died, aged 95. One of the great men of history. RIP.”

Tyra Banks tweeted, “@NelsonMandela, 95 powerful years on this earth yet freedom for INFINITY because of you. You are an angel that will live forever.”

Nancy Pelosi posted, “May the life of Nelson Mandela long stand as the ultimate tribute to the triumph of hope.”

President Obama says that Nelson Mandela’s journey from a prisoner to President embodied the promise that human beings, and countries, can change for the better, and asks that we pause and give thanks for the fact that Mandela lived — a man who took history in his hands, and bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice.

Over the years many celebrities have had the honor and pleasure of spending time with the anti-apartheid leader and former South African President, here’s a look at just a few of the celebrities and politicians lucky enough to have met this unforgettable man.

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nelson Mandela

Beyoncé Knowles and Nelson Mandela

Whitney Houston and Nelson Mandela

Michael Jackson and Nelson Mandela