Friday, December 06, 2013

Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute To Mandela.




Nelson Mandela made a big impact during his 95 years of life, and news of his passing prompted celebrities to reflect on the late South African revolutionary.

Singer Josh Groban Tweeted about the leader’s death, using Mandela’s clan name.
“We have lost one of humanity’s greatest treasures. RIP Madiba. I will never forget the lessons learned from him or his vision that lives on,” he wrote.
Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton said the world is better because Mandela was in it.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Graca Machel & the Mandela family. We are all the richer for Madiba’s extraordinary life,” she Tweeted.
British actor Simon Pegg wrote, “Bricks from the wall of Nelson Mandela’s house in Soweto, SA. #RIPMandela,” with a series of photos displaying the words “EQUALITY,” “COURAGE” and “FREEDOM.”
Whoopi Goldberg Tweeted, “I want 2give the world a hug I was told Mandeba just passed. Nelson Mandela R.I.P. Time for a well earned sleep.Condolences to his family.”
William Shatner wrote, “I hope the great work started by Nelson Mandela continues to spread across the world. He will be remembered as an icon for equality.”
Lisa Leslie ‏wrote, “We have lost a fearless humanitarian and leader in Nelson Mandela! His spirit and will to do the right thing will live on! #Mandela.”
LeVar Burton Tweeted, “A great Soul has left us!!!! Nelson Mandela… Rest in Peace!”
Idris Elba, who plays Mandela in “Long Walk to Freedom,” issued a statement.
“What an honor it was to step into the shoes of Nelson Mandela and portray a man who defied odds, broke down barriers, and championed human rights before the eyes of the world. My thoughts and prayers are with his family,” the actor’s statement read.
Here’s what more stars had to say on social media:
Amber Patrice Riley: #RIPNelsonMandela
David Morrissey: RIP Nelson Mandela. 1918-2013
Wayne Brady: RIP Nelson Mandela. Selfless humanitarian. Leader.
Clark Gregg: “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear…our presence automatically liberates others.” Rest In Peace Nelson Mandela
Willie Garson: RIP Nelson Mandela……may we all strive to make the world a little better…..
Bryan Greenberg: RIP Nelson Mandela. True champion of freedom and equality for all.
Michael Moore: Thank you, Nelson Mandela. Freedom.
E L James: RIP Nelson Mandela. #Humanitarian #Peacemaker #FatherofSouthAfrica
Colton Haynes: :( RIP #NelsonMandela
Padma Lakshmi: So sad to hear of Nelson Mandela’s passing. What a life well lived! RIP
OneRepublic: R.I.P Nelson Mandela
Edi Gathegi: Mandela. A hero has left us. May your legacy continue to inspire and uplift us all.
Donald Faison: RIP Nelson Mandela.
Adam Lambert: RIP Mandela
Melissa Joan Hart: God Bless Nelson Mandela and his family! What a long and meaningful life! Rest in Eternal Peace! #rip
Kat Graham: I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. - Nelson Mandela Rest In Peace
Enrique Iglesias: The world has lost someone truly inspiring. Rest in peace Nelson Mandela
Jason George: Driving & had 2 pull over #NelsonMandela has gone home Anyone alive @ Apartheid’s end felt his power & presence MLK, Gandhi & now Mandela
Chuck D: The mission to FREE Mandela was woven into the blueprint of PublicEnemy using RAP & Hip Hop to recognize THIS MAN RIP
Russell Simmons: Nelson Mandela was an angel walking on this earth. You were one the greatest teachers this world has ever known. We love you and we miss you
Buzz Aldrin: Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela. A true inspiration & role model for peace & international collaboration. We will continue to learn from him.
Lynda Carter: I join the people of South Africa and the world in honoring the life of Nelson Mandela. His commitment to freedom and equality and his dignity will be remembered forever throughout the world.
Michael Ealy: THANK YOU NELSON MANDELA. LONG LIVE YOUR LEGACY & YOUR WORDS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR SPIRIT! THX 4 YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR WORLD. #CHANGE
Max George: RIP Nelson Mandela. A truly great man. Thoughts with his family
Chris Tucker: Prayers go out the Mandela family. #RIPMandela
Noah Emmerich: RIP Nelson Mandela. As good as we get.
Carole King: Nelson Mandela’s long walk has ended, but his path remains to light our way. Rest in peace
Jason O’Mara: Hard to imagine a world without Nelson Mandela in it. One of the greatest heroes of our time, or any other. RIP
Fergie: Meeting Nelson Mandela at his house in Johannesburg was a truly memorable moment in life for me. He was an angel.
Sam Claflin: #RIP Nelson Mandela. A true inspiration. A true legend.
Gene Simmons: Nelson Mandela sadly passed away. A sad day. A great man.

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