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Nelson Mandela has died

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PacificDogwood · 05/12/2013 21:46

RIP

He was the first proper hero of mine
Sad

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DontmindifIdo · 05/12/2013 21:55

Gosh, expected, but still so shocking that he's actually gone.

kelper · 05/12/2013 21:56

Sleep well mandiba

bialystockandbloom · 05/12/2013 21:56

Sad RIP

Sounds so trite but the world is a better place for having him in it. How many people, ever, could that be said about.

Misssss · 05/12/2013 21:56

Really really sad. He was a legend and will always be remembered.

TheGonnagle · 05/12/2013 21:56

Sad RIP one of the great men of our times.

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PacificDogwood · 05/12/2013 21:56

Oh, I know the thread will go in a while - that's fine.
I am not sure that I am capable of anything profound and worthy of preservation.

Or we could ask MNHQ to move it?

Should've thought where I put it before I posted Blush

I know he has not been in political power, but I still worry that the will leave a vacuum behind - not just for his family (of course he will) but also publicly and politically.

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happypotamus · 05/12/2013 21:57

RIP
Not surprising given his age and poor state of health, but a great loss to the world.
I am part way through reading his biography. I wish I had found more time to get it finished in his lifetime.

Faverolles · 05/12/2013 21:57

That's so sad :(

junowiththegladrags · 05/12/2013 21:57

God it's sad, a truly great man.

SoupDragon · 05/12/2013 21:58

There's not a lot to say really. At least he saw all the changes and died free and at peace.

stickysausages · 05/12/2013 21:58

Am genuinely upset :(

A genuine loss to humankind :(

FeastOfPhteven · 05/12/2013 21:59

I lived in SA when he became president. Much respect for bloke. May he rest in peace.

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PacificDogwood · 05/12/2013 21:59

Yes, I agree, he saw his life's work come to fruition.

And he had been very ill for rather a long time.

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SmellyFartado · 05/12/2013 21:59

RIP Madiba - a courageous man and an icon of all time

Theknacktoflying · 05/12/2013 21:59

Such sad news - please let the family stop their bickering and give the man the honour he deserves.

Hambe Kahle Madiba

harticus · 05/12/2013 21:59

RIP Madiba.

TidyDancer · 05/12/2013 21:59

He will be remembered both for the very great things he did, and the horrifically awful things he did.

It is a very sad day. RIP.

MamaMary · 05/12/2013 21:59

A truly inspirational man. A great loss to humanity. Yet his legacy will endure.

Thanks
LEMisafucker · 05/12/2013 21:59

So sad - but a life so worthwhile

MerryMarigold · 05/12/2013 22:00

Wow! It was coming, but still...the end of SUCH a life.

Slinkysista · 05/12/2013 22:01

A truely great man:-(
RIP

Lighthousekeeping · 05/12/2013 22:02

A great man x

BadgersNadgers · 05/12/2013 22:03

So sad. What an amazing man, he changed the world and I hope he will always be remembered as a hero.

Norem · 05/12/2013 22:03

RIP a truly great man.
Will be missed but never forgotten.

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 05/12/2013 22:03

I've just read LEM's comment and agree so much. In fact, I'm not sure I can even see his death as sad iyswim. He's done amazing things, he made great changes to the world, he has a loving family - and died with them around him, aged 95. As deaths go, it's a good one.