Nelson Mandela has died

[PacificDogwood]

RIP

He was the first proper hero of mine

[mrsjay]

I agree boschy he was an ill 95yr old who had been dying for a long time from what i understand he can now RIP

[ExcuseTypos]

Mig I can't read that. I'd love to know what it says please.

[mrsjay]

If you click on the picture it comes up bigger excusetypos

[Mignonette]

Thanks MrsJay Sorry, I should have said that, Excuse.

it is rather lovely isn't it and of course I like to believe Mr Mandela would be more touched by the tributes from unknown people than all the dignitaries...

[mrsjay]

yes it is a lovely quote

[Abra1d]

That is lovely, Mignonette.

I hope there's another man or woman with similar qualities to NM growing up somewhere in the world, because we really need them. Is it possible, though?

[ormirian]

One of those people that you feel you'd love to have met. His death diminishes the world

[mrsjay]

I watched a clip of him dancing earlier on the news the man just seemed so joyous and happy

[ExcuseTypos]

Thank you!

It is a lovely quote. It sums up his life and although he was a leader, it is very relevant to us little people too.

And I agree with you Abra, I hope there are girls and boys growing up somewhere in the world with his qualities.

[Mignonette]

He did seem full of joy and was probably a bit naughty ....

[BeCool]

I'm not so sad that he has died - he was old and frail and his time had come. I'm thankful and grateful he died an old old free man.

I've never felt so emotional over someone I never met. I'm thinking of his life and everything he achieved, and how much the world has changed in my lifetime, in no small part because of him.

[HesterShaw]

Good post, BeCool. He's out of pain now.


Archbishop Tutu was obviously very upset :(.

[JugglingFromHereToThere]

Yes, BeCool, if I think how I'm feeling it's not so much sad as inspired
When I see the singing and dancing in South Africa I can see many feel the same - of course even more so for the people of his country

[HesterShaw]

People are saying there is no one to replace him. I'd quite like to believe he was exactly what South Africa needed at the time. He has not been in public life for several years now. In his wisdom, he stepped back and handed over before he physically needed to, so that others could take up the mantle. Wasn't the last time he even appeared in public at the World Cup in 2010. I'm hopeful that decision bore fruit and South Africans don't need him. I so hope that.

[petteacher]

He was kept in prison for 27 years Almost unheard of RIP

[petteacher]

These are Obituaries. The papers at the weekend will go into how S.A changed

[HesterShaw]

Yes I know :)

However I don't think was being inappropriate. Obituaries take in all sorts.


Rest easy, great man.

[Hushabyelullaby]

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[pmTea]

Abra1d I hope that is possible. God know the world continues to need more people like Mandela. A great man.

[RowanMumsnet]

Hello

We've moved this to In The News now at the OP's request

[2Tinsellytocare]

RIP, you achieved so much let us never forget the travesties you fought against

[CosyTeaBags]

I'm not so sad that he has died - he was old and frail and his time had come. I'm thankful and grateful he died an old old free man

I agree with this - they had people on the news earlier saying it was a 'Tragedy'. But it's not is it - a 95 year old man dying a peaceful death and leaving a great legacy is not a tragedy. It is time for celebration of his life, and reflection on what he has taught us.

[Wafflenose]

It is not a tragedy. It was time. I am not South African, and never met him (would have loved to) but it still seems strange and sad that he's not around any more. Such a lovely, lovely man. I'm so pleased that he lived a long and productive life after his release, and died old, free and happy. What a legacy. I don't think there will ever be anybody quite like him.

[mamijacacalys]

A modern day saint. RIP