Nelson Mandela dies at 95-years-old after being sick for about 3 months.
Mandela was South Africa's first black President and led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.
His death was announced In a statement on South African national TV by the current South African Presisent, Jacob Zuma.
Mr Zuma said Mr Mandela had "departed" and was at peace.
"Our nation has lost its greatest son,"
Nelson Mandela would receive a full state funeral, and flags would be flown at half-mast.
An African Icon and one of the World's most revered Statesmen. May your soul rest in perfect peace. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten, you rewrote history and history shall preserve your memory. Maximum RESPECT. -Nkechi First
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