What a sad day!
The world has truly lost one of its greatest leaders as reports have come out that Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95.
The man who famously and bravely led South Africa out of apartheid after spending 27 years in prison has gone to his final rest, and many celebrities took to Twitter to remember, honor, and mourn the loss of so well loved a man.
Here’s what Hollywood’s finest had to say about the late politician:
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." #RIPNelsonMandela
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) December 5, 2013
Meeting Nelson Mandela at his house in Johannesburg was a truly memorable moment in life for me. He was an angel. pic.twitter.com/PaIX362rYX
— Fergie (@Fergie) December 5, 2013
RIP Mandela
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) December 5, 2013
My heart aches!! Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela….
— Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) December 5, 2013
What a heroic, beautiful life Mandela lived. Rest in peace.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) December 5, 2013
A remarkable man and an inspiration to all. Remembering #NelsonMandela
— Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters) December 5, 2013
A remarkable man and an inspiration to all. Remembering #NelsonMandela
— Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters) December 5, 2013
Oh Mandela, rest in peaceful freedom.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) December 5, 2013
"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." ~Nelson Mandela
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 5, 2013
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) December 5, 2013
So sad to hear of Nelson Mandela's passing. What a life well lived! RIP
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) December 5, 2013
#RIPNelsonMandela 😔
— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) December 5, 2013
1 of the most important&greatest individuals to walk on this Earth. Nelson Mandela. He walked the walk. He was 4 THE PEOPLE. Nelson Mandela.
— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) December 5, 2013
Rest in eternal peace, love and light #NelsonMandela
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) December 5, 2013
I always feel strange acknowledging somebody's passing on twitter but I have to say I am honoured to have met the great Nelson Mandela #RIP
— Melanie C (@MelanieCmusic) December 5, 2013
Today is officially one of the saddest days! The world has lost the most inspirational person to ever walk the earth rip #NelsonMandela
— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) December 5, 2013
Pres. George W. Bush: “President Mandela was one of the great forces for freedom and equality of our time” #NelsonMandela
— David Gregory (@davidgregory) December 5, 2013
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
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 5, 2013
I'm hearing about Nelson Mandela's death while on African soil in Oran, Algeria. Sending prayers to Mandela's family. pic.twitter.com/i5ONBP9Xez
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) December 5, 2013
God Bless Nelson Mandela and his family! What a long and meaningful life! Rest in Eternal Peace! #rip
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) December 5, 2013
I remember Soweto. Election day 1994. Standing in line with elderly South Africans voting for the first time in their lives. #Mandela
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) December 5, 2013
wow. #RIPNelsonMandela http://t.co/uynvpQ4XIU
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) December 5, 2013
Rest in eternal peace, love and light #NelsonMandela
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) December 5, 2013
"Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement." Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013. #Madiba #RIP
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 5, 2013
A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a hero of our time. I've asked for the flag at No10 to be flown at half mast.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 5, 2013
I want 2give 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
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 5, 2013
Wow. RIP Nelson Mandela. "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”
— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela sadly passed away. A sad day. A great man.
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) December 5, 2013
President Obama – please attend Nelson Mandela's funeral on behalf of all of us.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 5, 2013
#RIP Nelson Mandela. A true inspiration. A true legend.
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) December 5, 2013
Sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela – he was the greatest figure of the 21st century – a fascinating man pic.twitter.com/BoBD7jHU7i
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 5, 2013
There is a party in heaven. Angels are celebrating. The one and only #NelsonMandela has arrived. RIP
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) December 5, 2013
#BREAKING Nelson #Mandela has died. So heartbreaking. There is no one like him. #inspiration
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela has died. Respect.
— Ann Curry (@AnnCurry) December 5, 2013
