Activist, Politician, Revolutionary: Nelson Mandela

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December 6, 2013 by gabnormal

Former president and South African advocate for education and peace, Nelson Mandela, died Thursday at the age of 95.

We took a look at what some of the world’s leaders and activists had to say about the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s unfortunate passing.

United States President Barack Obama began with this.

“Let us pause and give thanks for the fact that Nelson Mandela lived.” —President Obama

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 5, 2013

Rapper and Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA said,

Our great champion of Freedom Justice & Equality has made his physical departure today. #NelsonMandela may your light never be extinguished — RZA! (@RZA) December 5, 2013

Human rights activist and musician Tom Morello remembers Mandela’s work as a freedom fighter.

RIP Nelson Mandela. Hero. Freedom Fighter. An iron will and a heart of mercy. Thanks for your struggle and your example. — Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 5, 2013

Actress Persia White may have summed it up best,

Nelson Mandela’s heart lives inside me as well as every person who fearleslessly seeks truth, compassion, love and peace for all.

— persiawhite (@RealPersiaWhite) December 5, 2013

But as Bill Clinton notes, Mandela’s work will never be forgotten.

I will never forget my friend Madiba. pic.twitter.com/UX21ZZG7cg

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) December 5, 2013

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