President Barack Obama's official tribute to Nelson Mandela

The United States president, Barrack Obama has expressed his sympathy at the loss of Nelson Mandela.

In an official address minutes after Mandela’s death was announced, Obama said he drew inspiration from the great man’s life.

‘I cannot imagine my own life without Mandela’s example,’ Obama said.

Obama also acknowledged that Mandela’s achievement transcends what an ordinary man could garner.

‘Mandela achieved more than what could be expected of any man’, Obama added while he read a few quotes from the late legend.

The revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of apartheid battled health issues in recent months, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.

With advancing age and bouts of illness, Mandela retreated to a quiet life at his boyhood home in the nation’s Eastern Cape Province, where he said he was most at peace. He was later moved to his home in the Johannesburg suburb of Houghton, where he died.

Despite rare public appearances, he held a special place in the consciousness of the nation and the world.

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Celebrity Tributes To Nelson Mandela

Expectedly, tributes from celebrities and leaders across the world have started pouring in. They have thronged social media platforms with series of elating messages and pictures in honour of the arguably world’s most loved man Nelson Mandela.

Madiba as Mandela is fondly called died peacefully at his home in Johannesburg on the night of Thursday, December 5, 2013.

See some of the tributes below:

‘I cannot imagine my own life without Mandela’s example...’- Barack Obama

BLACK FOREVER!!!!!!!! - ICE PRINCE

Real heroes are those who face death for a principle – say, to save the lives of others without any promise of reward”-Alan Dershowitz.. Rest In Peace Madiba.. We WILL NEVER FORGET – RITA DOMINIC

A true leader!!! R.I.P - OLAMIDE

Thank you for all you have sacrificed to improve the lives of other human beings. Rest in peace - BEYONCE

This man stood for justice and honor!! Today we lost a beautiful soul, inspiration and a true KING! #RIPMandela – P.DIDDY

Rest in Peace Mr. Nelson Mandela. A fearless leader, an incredible human being, an inspiration, a REAL hero. Truly one of a kind. Thank you for your mark you left on humanity. God bless you. Prayers to his family, friends, and the people of South Africa. #RIPNelsonMandela – JAMIE FOX

One of the greatest men who’s ever lived!!! #Legend We will never forget the things this man has taught us, and we will never truly comprehend the level of strength that it took for him to endure many of his years!! Thank you #Mandela – RIHANNA

Rest in peace baba – BBA8 Winner, DILLISH MATHEWS

There were only 3 people that I wanted to meet in life, Nelson Mandela was one of them. What a life, what a journey, what a man. Thank you for passing this way! God bless your resting soul! – TYLER PERRY

He will be with us forever and ever…- TYRA BANKS

#Mandela #Greatness #Departed – DAREY

Nelson Mandela… May Your Gentle Soul Rest In Perfect Peace. A true HERO, a GREAT man you were – D’PRINCE

My greatest inspiration. He made me believe that the impossible was possible. My spiritual father Nelson Mandela.#NelsonMandela - WYCLEF JEAN

A True Hero … May you rest in peace #nelsonmandela – AKON



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Nelson Mandela Dies At Age 95!

Nelson Mandela, the prisoner-turned-president who reconciled South Africa after the end of apartheid, died on Thursday, December 5, according to the country's president, Jacob Zuma. Mandela was 95.

Nelson Mandela, the revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of decades of apartheid, has died, South African President Jacob Zuma announced late Thursday.
Mandela was 95.
"He is now resting. He is now at peace," Zuma said. "Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father."
The former president battled health issues in recent months, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.
With advancing age and bouts of illness, Mandela retreated to a quiet life at his boyhood home in the nation's Eastern Cape Province, where he said he was most at peace.
Despite rare public appearances, he held a special place in the nation's consciousness.

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http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/05/world/africa /nelson-mandela/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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