World Nelson Mandela Dead: Former South African President Has Died At 95

[seph ir oth]

Nelson Mandela has died today at the age of 95, according to South African President Jacob Zuma. His death marks the final chapter in a life that changed South Africa forever.

The former South African president had been suffering from a recurring lung infection, and the Daily Telegraph reports that his friends and family had gathered at his bed today. Zuma announced his death in a televised address to the nation.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son, yet what made Nelson Mandela great was precisely what made him human," Zuma said. "We saw in him what we seek in ourselves, and in him we saw so much of ourselves."

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[PurgeandFire]

Not sure which is more sad... that he died or that I found this out through twitch, once everyone started saying "Poor Morgan Freeman " "omg Morgan Freeman died" in chat.

 

[FireCat]

Well, the guy was 95 years old. I would say he lived a long life. R.I.P
But Paul Walker dies at 40. He died way too young!

 

[Accname]

What did this guy ever do for me? I dont see any benefits of his work.