Former South African President and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela has passed in the age of 95

Former South African President and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela has passed on. Mndela died on Thursday at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by his family members.

Mandela has been sick for over three months with prostate cancer that has finally claimed his life.

Born in 1918 in the Eastern Cape Town, Mandela was instrumental in the fight against the dominance of the White Man's rule under the Apartheid Policy, and this is what landed him in prison where he spent 27 years. 

On his release in 1990, Mandela became South Africa's first Black and Democratically elected President. He led South Africa for only 4 years up to 1994.

Mandela is refered to as the Father of African Democracy and an Icon for his efforts in the total liberation of South Africa and Africa as a whole. 

 

Nelson Mandela passed away at 95 on Thursday, leading to an international outpouring of grief and tributes to the South African legend.

Check out some of the celebrities' reaction below…

Mike Tyson: I'm hearing about Nelson Mandela's death while on African soil in Oran, Algeria. Sending prayers to Mandela's family.

Samuel Jackson: Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country.

Marlee Matlin: So sad to read of the passing of the symbol of global resistance to racism. RIP Nelson Mandela.

Anderson  Cooper: Mandela is gone. There is no one else like him.

Olivia Wilde: Oh Mandela, rest in peaceful freedom.

Maria Menounos: Nelson Mandela has died. So heartbreaking. There is no one like him.

Josh Groban: We have lost one of humanity's greatest treasures. RIP Madiba. I will never forget the lessons learned from him or his vision that lives on.

Alyssa Milano: There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.

Albert Brooks: R.I.P. Nelson Mandela. Humanity at its absolute best.

Gabrielle Union: Rest in eternal peace, love and light.

Eliza Dushku: Dearest Nelson Mandela. An inspiring life doesn't begin to describe, an icon, a hero, a saint to the fullest. #RIP marvelous, beautiful man.
Adam Lambert: RIP Mandela
Neil Patrick Harris: Nelson Mandela, rest in peace. What an unbelievable legacy…

William Shatner: I hope the great work started by Nelson Mandela continues to spread across the world. He will be remembered as an icon for equality. 
Rose McGowan: What a huge and impactful life he led. 

Ed Sheeran: Rest in peace
Al Roker: A giant of a man, Nelson Mandela, dead at the age of 95. His legacy and his spirit will live forever.
Emile Hirsch: Huge sadness for the loss of Nelson Mandela, a sterling example of human greatness and achievement.


Olivia Munn: "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." RIPNelsonMandela

Randy Jackson: Wow. RIP Nelson Mandela. "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb."

Ricky Martin: There is a party in heaven. Angels are celebrating. The one and only #NelsonMandela has arrived. RIP

Kelly Osbourne: Today is officially one of the saddest days! The world has lost the most inspirational person to ever walk the earth rip #NelsonMandela

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.

Larry King: Sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela - he was the greatest figure of the 21st century - a fascinating man.