Celebrities Mourn Nelson Mandela
By Anne Cohen December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela, icon of South African freedom, passed away today at the age of 95. People around the world signed on to Twitter to mourn collectively, and celebrities were no exception.
I hope the great work started by Nelson Mandela continues to spread across the world. He will be remembered as an icon for equality.
ampmdash; William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mendela— one of the greatest people who ever lived. Rest In Peace.
ampmdash; Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 5, 2013
Just heard the news about Nelson Mandela , so so sad
ampmdash; Rachel Stevens (@MsRachelStevens) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela sadly passed away. A sad day. A great man.
ampmdash; Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela is gone. Goodbye and God bless you for all you did for humanity…
ampmdash; Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 5, 2013
#Mandela That is all.
ampmdash; Judy Blume (@judyblume) December 5, 2013
God Bless Nelson Mandela and his family! What a long and meaningful life! Rest in Eternal Peace! #rip
ampmdash; Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) December 5, 2013
Oh no. Just heard. Madiba dead. One of the greatest ever to share the planet with us. #mandela
ampmdash; Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 5, 2013
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
ampmdash; Dianna Agron (@DiannaAgron) December 5, 2013
may you find peace for the peace you brought the world. http://t.co/vm2YQOdAwv
ampmdash; Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) December 5, 2013
I’m so very deeply saddened to hear of the death of Nelson Mandela. We have lost one of humanity’s greatest champions.
ampmdash; The Real Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela- strong, hopeful, inspiring! Rest in peace… pic.twitter.com/KnOcZXAPnJ
ampmdash; regina spektor (@respektor) December 6, 2013
ampmdash; Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 6, 2013
ampmdash; Lea Michele (@msleamichele) December 6, 2013
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