The death of South African leader Nelson Mandela, whose health had been failing for five months due to a degenerative disease, has shocked the entire world.
Mandela, 95, lost a long battle against a pulmonary infection that had kept him hospitalized since last June. He died on Thursday, December 5.
His inexhaustible fight for racial equality and democracy in South Africa, however, will be remembered by billions of people around the world, who have been inspired by Madiba, one of the world's symbols of reconciliation and forgiveness.
The former South African President, who was jailed for 27 years due to his fight against the racist Apartheid regime, is one of the greatest examples of forgiveness and reconciliation in the entire world, and the echoes of his teachings will continue to inspire millions.
Latinos Post gathered a selection of tweets by celebrities regarding the passing of 1993's Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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
Today the angels party. The one and only #NelsonMandela is with them! RIP
- Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) December 5, 2013
The Great @NelsonMandela is ahead of us. Inexhaustible fighter against #Apartheid Man of #Hope #Love and #Peace Rest in Peace #NelsonMandela
- Poncho Lizarraga (@PonchoLizarraga) December 5, 2013
"It always seems impossible until it's done." Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela. You will be missed. #trueinspiration #peoplewhochangetheworld
- Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) December 5, 2013
Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela, someone show changed the world with his sacrifice...it was an honor to be in your presence. pic.twitter.com/mz8Ta4YhQK
- Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) December 5, 2013
In the name of Mexico, I deeply lament his passing and I express my condolences to the South African peoples.
- Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) December 5, 2013
Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You'll always stay with us. pic.twitter.com/IA72uYB6N4
- Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela now becomes the soil that nurtures the seeds of Mvezo and the world https://t.co/L1wcmEbqZs
- Residente C13/RC13 (@Calle13Oficial) December 5, 2013
Today the world lost one its greatest leaders. Rest in peace Mandela...
- Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) December 5, 2013
I will never forget my friend Madiba. pic.twitter.com/UX21ZZG7cg
- Bill Clinton (@billclinton) December 5, 2013
#NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!
- Rihanna (@rihanna) December 5, 2013
Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country.
- Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 5, 2013