Nelson Mandela spent nearly a third of his life as a prisoner of apartheid before leading South Africa in a relatively peaceful transition of power that inspired the world. His heroic and inspiring life will be remembered and celebrated the world over.
The iconic figure died Thursday of a recurrent lung infection at the age of 95 surrounded by family in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Reactions poured in from people all over the world paying tribute the former South African president, world leaders and dignitaries, including President Obama, have all taken to various media outlets to express their condolences and to remember Mandela’s legacy and life.
The Duke of Cambridge also paid tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela, just moments after watching a film about his life.
Tributes flooded in from across the world after it was announced that South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela had passed away. Many consider him to be one of the greatest political leaders of our time, he will be forever loved and missed.
