From a sickly child in Klerksdorp, to a world-renowned icon. Here's a look at some of Tutu's most iconic moments.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 27 April 2008: Archbishop Desmond Tutu lights the Tibetan Olympic Torch from South African Friends of Tibet’s (SAFT) Ubuntu peace torch at SAFT’s Freedom day celebrations at the V&A Waterfront. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)
Desmond Tutu was born in Klerksdorp in 1932, and would go on to become one of South Africa’s most respected and beloved icons.
Before he was The Arch, he was a teacher. He would eventually enter the priesthood, receiving his training at St Peter’s Priory by the Community of the Resurrection, before becoming an anti-apartheid icon, Nobel Laureate, and South Africa’s moral compass.
ZURICH , SWITZERLAND – 15 May 2004, Former President Nelson Mandela’s is helped by Bid Chairman Irvin Khoza as Danny Jordaan and Archbishop Desmond Tutu look on during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Host Announcement at the World Trade Centre in Zurich, Switzerland. Photo Credit: Gallo Images25 September 2006. Cape Town. South Africa. The 75th Birthday party of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was held at the house of the British High Commissioner Paul Boateng. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and FW de Klerk in conversation. Picture: Gallo ImagesDate and location unkown. Anti-apartheid activists including Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, march with a crowd, waving posters and banners calling for the release of Nelson Mandela. Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota is to the left of Winnie Mandela and Trevor Manuel can be seen behind her. Picture: Gallo ImagesJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 1 July 2005: The day before their 50th wedding anniversary, Archbishop Emeritus, anti apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Desmond Tutu with his wife Leah, relaxing in the garden at their home in Soweto, Johannesburg. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 16 July 2010:Archbishop Tutu ‘donated’ his painted handprints to the City’s famous handprints legacy project that honours former President Mandela and symbolises Cape Town’s commitment to his principle of making peace. Ultimately, the canvas will be auctioned to raise funds for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 09: Archbishop Desmond Tutu presented with a birthday cake at the Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture at the Artscape Theatre on October 09, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. The Peace Lecture is intended to stimulate engagement and translate into action the vision and values of Archbishop and Mrs Tutu. (Photo by Gallo Images / Brenton Geach)
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 10 March 2005: Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Ikapa United Soccer Team, at Athlone Stadium. Every year the team gets invited to play in the Dallas Cup in America.(Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 27 April 1994: Archbishop Desmond Tutu votes at the Uluntu Centre in Guguletu Cape Town in South Africa”s first democratic elections. Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)5 September 1998. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at the Anglican Church in Cape Town. Picture: Gallo Images1996. South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Archbishop and Human rights activist, Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah at the opening of Parliament. Picture: Gallo Images
After Apartheid ended, Tutu’s fight wasn’t over. He continued to speak truth to power, and would even go on to criticise the ANC government for their excesses and corruption.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu one of South Africa’s most recognisable faces in the county cast his vote at his residents in Milnerton, Cape Town. Date: May 06, 2019, Photo: ESA ALEXANDER/SUNDAY TIMES/Gallo ImagesCAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – 27 April 1994: Archbishop Desmond Tutu votes at the Uluntu Centre in Guguletu Cape Town in South Africa”s first democratic elections. Photo by Gallo Images/Oryx Media Archive)SOUTH AFRICA, April 2004: Nelson Mandela with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sunday Times)SOUTH AFRICA – Date unknown: Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sunday Times/Terry Shean)28 November 2008. South Africa. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu attending the handing over of cheques to the various charities that benefit from “The Street Smart” project. Picture: Gallo Images7 December 2002 Former South African president Nelson Mandela, American talkshow host Oprah Winfrey and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share a joke at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, where the Nelson Mandela “SOS to the world” project is being launched. Picture: Gallo ImagesUnveiling the Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and former South African president F. W. de Klerk having a chat. Nobel Square is a tribute to the four South African Nobel Peace Prize Winners. There is a statue each of Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Albert Luthuli in the square celebrating their achievements. Picture: Gallo Images
