Truly a tragic day!
Nelson Mandela touched so many lives throughout his life, his death truly affects us all.
Celebrities have already had an outpouring of tweets in reaction to his death, and their outpouring of sympathy continues on Twitter.
Hear are some more reactions below:
#NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) December 5, 2013
President Obama remembers Nelson Mandela: "A man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice."
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 5, 2013
"It always seems impossible until it's done." Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela. You will be missed. #trueinspiration #peoplewhochangetheworld
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) December 5, 2013
'Your playing small does not serve the world'.
#RIPMandela
— Gwyneth Paltrow (@GwynethPaltrow) December 5, 2013
An amazing man with great wisdom. Rest in peace Nelson Mandela http://t.co/CVah39YM9n
— Khlo├â┬⌐ (@KhloeKardashian) December 5, 2013
rest in peace Nelson Mandela. 🙏
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) December 5, 2013
#RIP Nelson Mandela. The best example of a human being I can think of. The world is a better place because of you. Thank you
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) December 5, 2013
Thank you for your mark you left on humanity Mr. Mandela. Prayers to his family, friends and the people of South Africa.
— Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. You are now truly free. God Bless and enjoy the heavens. Tell Celia Cruz hello for me and azucaaaaarrrr
— Pitbull (@Pitbull) December 5, 2013
Thank you for changing our world. A life beautifully and courageously lived.
RIP #NelsonMandela
— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela🙏
— NeNe Leakes (@NeNeLeakes) December 5, 2013
"If people can learn to hate, they can be taught to love." – #NelsonMandela, RIP & may your words live on… pic.twitter.com/4UiAsZ6imu
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) December 5, 2013
My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) December 5, 2013
Your inspiring spirit will live forever. RIP Nelson Mandela 🙁 x Anabella / GlamBeckhams blog. pic.twitter.com/9nIHSuyp9f
— Victoria Beckham (@glambeckhamsweb) December 5, 2013
There will never be another Nelson Mandela. A true hero that has been deeply ingrained into our history. Thoughts are with his family,
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) December 5, 2013
The valiant Nelson Mandela. http://t.co/TexZSXlASU
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) December 5, 2013
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.
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. A truly great man. Thoughts with his family. pic.twitter.com/EjH6bBLk4t
— Max George (@MaxTheWanted) December 5, 2013
May you rest in peace… pic.twitter.com/EovNDOwXYW
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) December 5, 2013
"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
-Nelson Mandela.
Thank you for your bravery.
— Gabourey Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. God Bless You. http://t.co/yRZh3RrP7K
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) December 5, 2013
My thoughts tonight for #NelsonMandela
Warrior for Peace
http://t.co/H1bThCJY38
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. He had such a big heart…. soul, & humility . A true leader of hope and inspiration.
— Carnie Wilson (@CarnieWilson) December 5, 2013
Mandela kept the country together at a time when it very well could have spun into civil war.
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela, rest in peace. What an unbelievable legacy…
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) December 5, 2013
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela http://t.co/F4TD8UTDI5
— Morgan Spurlock (@MorganSpurlock) December 5, 2013