If there is any doubt over the impact that Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and leader against apartheid, made during his time on Earth, look no further than the millions of Twitter tributes pouring in from all over the world.
From celebrities to world leaders to your neighbors across the street, Mandela's death yesterday at 95 serves as a reminder to many of the change that he inspired in South Africa and the world. We've complied just a handful of Twitter messages from celebrities celebrating the man who rose from being a political prisoner to Nobel Peace Prize winner. Take a look:
One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela's home, spend private time and get to know him http://t.co/IfZKtgvlU8
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) December 6, 2013
"Let us pause and give thanks for the fact that Nelson Mandela lived." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 5, 2013
Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 5, 2013
A remarkable man and an inspiration to all. Remembering #NelsonMandela
— Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters) December 5, 2013
Today the world lost one it's greatest leaders. Rest in peace Mandela…
— Eva Longoria Baston (@EvaLongoria) December 5, 2013
Rest in Peace Mr. Nelson Mandela. A fearless leader, incredible human being, inspiration, a REAL hero. Truly one of a kind. God bless you.
— Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) December 5, 2013
I will never forget my friend Madiba. pic.twitter.com/UX21ZZG7cg
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 5, 2013
Mandela is gone. There is no one else like him.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) December 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/statuses/408727105589878784
A giant of a man, Nelson Mandela, dead at the age of 95. His legacy and his spirit will live forever. pic.twitter.com/dJLuo7rRwy
— Al Roker (@alroker) December 5, 2013
Condolences to the people of South Africa on the loss of their irreplaceable Father. #Madiba
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 5, 2013
Sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela – he was the greatest figure of the 20th century – a fascinating man pic.twitter.com/hsqfltcyO9
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 5, 2013
The valiant Nelson Mandela. http://t.co/TexZSXlASU
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) December 5, 2013
I hope the great work started by Nelson Mandela continues to spread across the world. He will be remembered as an icon for equality.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 5, 2013
President Mandela’s life is the closest thing we have to proof of God. http://t.co/ce8FyjCzN1 pic.twitter.com/qg6Of20xL9
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela was a champion for justice & human dignity, with unmatched grace. I'll remember him as Madiba, truly an unconquerable soul.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/IamDonCheadle/statuses/408738064643530752
If ever there was someone who's epitaph shouldn't be reduced to "RIP", it's Nelson Mandela. His spirit was a weapon for change and love.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 6, 2013
A light has gone out in this world. RIP with the other Angels Dear Nelson.
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) December 5, 2013
If ever there was someone who's epitaph shouldn't be reduced to "RIP", it's Nelson Mandela. His spirit was a weapon for change and love.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 6, 2013
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