Nelson Mandela dies: Social media reaction

[ View the story "Nelson Mandela dies at age 95" on Storify ] Nelson Mandela dies at age 95 South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid hero passed away peacefully, South African President Jacob Zuma announced Wednesday. Here is a sampling of the reaction to his death on social media. Storified by Los Angeles Times &middot; Fri, Dec 06 2013 09:45:03

Madiba RIP https://t.co/NP40JO16QgBill Weir RIP Nelson Mandela. A true inspirational figure in an age of pseudo celebrities. Someone we all can, and should learn from.Cahir McLaughlin I'm hearing about Nelson Mandela's death while on African soil in Oran, Algeria. Sending prayers to Mandela's family. https://t.co/i5ONBP9XezMike Tyson President Obama: &quot;A free South Africa at peace with itself, an example to the world – that is Madiba’s legacy to the nation he loved.&quot;The White House R.I.P. Nelson Mandela. U can't say Martin Luther King Malcolm X or Gandhi without saying his name too.”lil duval Not only South Africa's greatest son but one of the entire worlds greatest sons and a role model to all #Mandela RIP https://t.co/xaQ63NRVagMarc Thorne Zuma &quot;As we gather to pay or last respects, let us conduct ourselves with the dignity and respect that Madiba personified&quot;Robyn Dixon &quot;There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.&quot; ~Nelson MandelaAlyssa Milano #nelsonmandela #southafricaTaahir Makda 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 youRussell Simmons Goodbye #Madiba you have inspired many, led many, and always smiled. A rare man and a true legend. #MandelaJake Patterson Your story will continue to inspire generations may your soul rest in perfect peace. R.I.P Nelson MandelaTinie Tempah Ban Ki-moon on #Mandela: I will never forget his selflessness and deep sense of shared purpose.United Nations May the life of Nelson Mandela long stand as the ultimate tribute to the triumph of hope. https://t.co/Bgv5TpayBWNancy Pelosi Nelson Mandela's first TV interview, from 1961: https://t.co/YwOVdxg9a3Robert Loerzel Thank you, Nelson Mandela. Freedom.Michael Moore Even heroes have to die. Rest in peace Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela #restinpeace #nelson #mandela #nelsonmandela #southafrica #heroBRLG HNDRK laura.davis@latimes.com @lauraelizdavis

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