revolutionary hero Nelson Mandela has died at his
Johannesburg home. He was 95.
He had returned home on September 1 in a critical condition
after being in a Pretoria hospital for almost three months –
precisely the fourth time he had been admitted to hospital
since December. He had battled a series of lung infections and
respiratory illnesses in the past few years.
"He is now resting," said South African President Jacob
Zuma. "He is now at peace."
"Our nation as lost his greatest son," he continued. "Our
people have lost their father."
A state funeral will be held.
Though he was in power for only five years, Mandela was a
figure of enormous moral influence the world over – a symbol
of revolution, resistance and triumph over racial segregation.
He inspired a generation of activists, left celebrities and world
leaders star-struck, won the Nobel Peace Prize and raised
millions for humanitarian causes.
RIP NELSON MANDELA
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