[karajorma]

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/05/nelson-mandela-dies-aged-95-south-africa

Sad to see him go but as a kid, I grew up watching people wearing "Free Nelson Mandela" T-Shirts, so it's amazing to see the change he managed to achieve in his life.

[EuclidianGeometry]

  I just learned about it.... this is very sad

[An4ximandros]

It is time for us to let the man rest and let his legend inspire millions on how to be... human. May we never forget how one person can change so much.

[Mongoose]

It's hard to imagine a life more fully lived than his was.  He's more than earned his rest.

[TwentyPercentCooler]

I was immensely saddened when I heard this, but he had been in pretty bad shape for a while. The world lost a peacemaker; maybe one of the best examples of just how much a single person can change with enough determination.

[headdie]

what can you say, the man's deeds and character should be an inspiration to us all.  Rest In Peace Mr Mandela, you of all people have earned the right to know peace.

[IronBeer]

Long live Ubuntu.

[Dragon]

And thus passed The Man of Rivonia. Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela.

Also, I recall posting it once, but I think this is appropriate. The greatest song about Mandela I've ever heard:
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