Politicians and celebrities on Twitter have been reacting to the death of Nelson Mandela:
Ban Ki-moon: "What Nelson Mandela showed is possible within each one of us." See his full tribute here: http://t.co/a4GHfVXIqY
— United Nations (@UN) December 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela was and will always be an inspiration to all who love peace.
— Eamon Gilmore TD (@EamonGilmore) December 5, 2013
The Queen was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nelson #Mandela. Read the statement in full: http://t.co/RrO7g8vlh2 #Madiba
— TheBritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) December 6, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Condolences at the Passing Away of Nelson Mandela: http://t.co/Zn4JGrAH0y
— Nobelprize_org (@Nobelprize_org) December 6, 2013
President Obama remembers Nelson Mandela: "A man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice."
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 5, 2013
A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a hero of our time. I've asked for the flag at No10 to be flown at half mast.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 5, 2013
#Mandela changed course of history for his people, country, continent & the world. My thoughts are w/his family&people of #SouthAfrica/JMB
— José Manuel Barroso (@BarrosoEU) December 5, 2013
Thank you, Nelson Mandela, for making this world a better place. pic.twitter.com/7pK2UEYEya
— South Africa (@SouthAfrica) December 5, 2013
I will never forget my friend Madiba. pic.twitter.com/UX21ZZG7cg
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) December 5, 2013
?? #NelsonMandela ?? xx http://t.co/RkX6D8coNZ
— Delta Goodrem (@DeltaGoodrem) December 6, 2013
Oh no. Just heard. Madiba dead. One of the greatest ever to share the planet with us. #mandela
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 5, 2013
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
There will never be words to say what I'm feeling right now. I am saddened to the depths of my soul. Truly.
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) December 5, 2013
It is such a sad yet beautiful moment that Nelson Mandela has passed. A time to celebrate him & remember his contributions to humankind.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) December 6, 2013
