Politicians and celebrities took to social media on Friday to express their sympathy and to pay tribute to the world icon freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela.
Muhammad Ali tweeted: “He made us realize, we are our brother’s keeper and that our brothers come in all colors. What I will remember most about Mr. Mandela is that he was a man whose heart, soul and spirit could not be contained or restrained by racial and economic injustices, metal bars or the burden of hate and revenge.”
Tiger Woods: “You will always be in my heart Mr. Mandela.”
Paul Simon: “He conceived a model for mortal enemies to overcome their hatred and find a way through compassion to rebuild a nation based on truth, justice and the power of forgiveness. His passing should reignite a worldwide effort for peace.”
Samuel L. Jackson: “Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country.”
Jimmy Carter: “His passion for freedom and justice created new hope for generations of oppressed people worldwide, and because of him, South Africa is today one of the world’s leading democracies.”
Morgan Freeman: “Nelson Mandela was a man of incomparable honor, unconquerable strength, and unyielding resolve—a saint to many, a hero to all who treasure liberty, freedom and the dignity of humankind. As we remember his triumphs, let us, in his memory, not just reflect on how far we’ve come, but on how far we have to go.”
Richard Branson: “Today we lost not only a great man; we also lost one of the world’s greatest leaders.”
Russell Simmons: “Nelson Mandela was an angel walking on this earth. You were one the greatest teachers this world has ever known. We love you and we miss you”
Bill Gates: “Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day.”
Whoopi Goldberg: “I want 2 give the world a hug I was told Mandeba just passed. Nelson Mandela R.I.P. Time for a well earned sleep.Condolences to his family”
Beyonce posted on Facebook: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”- Nelson Mandela. Rest in Peace
Mourning local politicians and celebrities expressed their sympathy on social networks on Friday.
Desmond Tutu: “He transcended race and class in his personal actions, through his warmth and through his willingness to listen and to empathize with others. He taught us that to respect those with whom we are politically or socially or culturally at odds is not a sign of weakness, but a mark of self-respect.”
