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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
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Helpyourself · 05/12/2013 22:03

27 years in prison and not an ounce of rancour.
RIP

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AlpacaPicnic · 05/12/2013 22:03

I am glad he is at peace, and no longer in pain.

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PublicEnemyNumeroUno · 05/12/2013 22:04

RIP

But hey, 95 is bloody good innings

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LemonMousstletoeandWine · 05/12/2013 22:04

The WHOLE WORLD will be in mourning - how many people could command that sort of respect and love?

RIP Sad

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PaddingtonBearsDuffleCoat · 05/12/2013 22:04

He made so many personal sacrifices for humanity. We are a better world because of him.

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PacificDogwood · 05/12/2013 22:05

Oh, it does sound like he had what you'd call a 'good death'.
After a very full life.

I cannot disagree with TidyDancer's post though.

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Abra1d · 05/12/2013 22:05

RIP.

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Apatite1 · 05/12/2013 22:06

Not surprised but very saddened nonetheless.

Husband has just told me that he has heard him speak close up, I'm very sad I will now never have the privilege.

RIP

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vestandknickers · 05/12/2013 22:06

No words.

A great man.

RIP.

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snowsjoke · 05/12/2013 22:08

A visionary and courageous man. I feel unexpectedly sad and tearful about this news but have so much respect for Mandela and all that he has achieved. May he rest in peace.

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MrsSJG · 05/12/2013 22:09

R.I.P Nelson
A truly inspirational gentleman of our time.
We will never forget

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AdoraBell · 05/12/2013 22:09
Sad
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ajandjjmum · 05/12/2013 22:09

RIP Madiba - what a life!

Remember the love and respect with which he was held as we celebrated his 90th birthday in South Africa.

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2Old2BeABluePeterPresenter · 05/12/2013 22:10

The world loses another of its greatest examples of humanity. RIP Mandela.

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Beckamaw · 05/12/2013 22:10

RIP.

I'm a bit Shock that 5 News just announced that 'He was an inspiration to black people everywhere'.
No.
He was an inspiration to people everywhere.

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PacificDogwood · 05/12/2013 22:10

It is so obvious that the BBC had a report on his life lines up for some time - I know that this is what big news corporations do (have obituaries ready for all sorts of VIPs), but it's still weird Hmm

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hopefulgum · 05/12/2013 22:11

Rest In Peace beautiful man. He gave hope to so many.

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omuwalamulungi · 05/12/2013 22:12

RIP Madiba. A true African hero.

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Lighthousekeeping · 05/12/2013 22:12

I don't think it's weird it's been coming for awhile.

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PenguinsDontEatPancakes · 05/12/2013 22:12

RIP Nelson Mandela.

An inspirational leader. A complex and flawed life, but one which achieved so much.

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VerySmallSqueak · 05/12/2013 22:12

Sleep well Nelson Mandela.

I'm sure I heard earlier that the film of 'The long walk to freedom' is out in January.

Only a few days ago I was explaining to DD1 what apartheid was,and about the anti-apartheid demonstartions that her Dad and I were involved in,in the 80's.

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Lighthousekeeping · 05/12/2013 22:13

Free Nelson Mandela was the first record I bought with my own money.

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Darkesteyes · 05/12/2013 22:13

RIP Nelson Mandela. A wonderful man who stood up for what he believed in. An inspiration

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GW297 · 05/12/2013 22:14

Sad news, amazing man,

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squoosh · 05/12/2013 22:15

A true statesman, South Africa needs a Mandela now more than ever.

I remember watching his long walk to freedom so well.

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