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    RIP Nelson Mandela: Celebs Pay Their Respects to the Late South African Leader on Twitter

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    Nelson Mandela will never be forgotten.



    And as with many cases lately, the world began to mourn the loss of such a peaceful soul on Twitter.

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    Olivia Wilde "Oh Mandela, rest in peaceful freedom."

    Anderson Cooper "Mandela is gone. There is no one else like him."





    Tyra Banks "@, 95 powerful years on this earth yet freedom for INFINITY because of you. You are an angel that will live forever."

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    Michael Moore "Thank you, Nelson Mandela. Freedom."



    Donald Faison "RIP Nelson Mandela."

    Ann Curry "Nelson Mandela has died. Respect."

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    John Cusack "Rest in Peace Nelson — a true champion of ." Peace - justice - love"



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    Kelly Osbourne "Today is officially one of the saddest days! The world has lost the most inspirational person to ever walk the earth rip "

    Gilles Marini " RIP. Not many warriors of freedom in this world but clearly He was one of them."

    Whoopi Goldberg "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"

    Samuel L. Jackson "Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country."


    Simon Cowell "So sad to hear about Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace."

    Bette Midler: "Nelson Mandela is gone. Goodbye and God bless you for all you did for humanity..."

    Abigail Breslin "Speechless... R.I.P. Nelson Mandela."

    Neil Patrick Harris "Nelson Mandela, rest in peace. What an unbelievable legacy…"

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    Olivia Munn "'To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.' RIPNelsonMandela"

    John Legend "What a heroic, beautiful life Mandela lived. Rest in peace."

    Rose McGowan "What a huge and impactful life he led."

    Adam Lambert "RIP Mandela"

    Amber Riley ""

    Barbara Walters "A remarkable man and an inspiration to all. Remembering "

    Kerry Washington "RIP Nelson Mandela. God Bless You."

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    Rihanna " you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!"


    Sean "Diddy" Combs "Mandela stood for justice and truth!! Today the world lost a beautiful soul, fighter and true KING!! "

    Nicholas Hoult "'Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.' Mandela's flame will burn on. RIP"

    Khloé Kardashian Odom: "An amazing man with great wisdom. Rest in peace Nelson Mandela"

    Gwyneth Paltrow "'Your playing small does not serve the world'. "

    Gabourey Sidibe " 'The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.' -Nelson Mandela. Thank you for your bravery."

    Bill Gates: "Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day."

    Ellen DeGeneres "Today we lost the world's greatest advocate for peace and change. Nelson Mandela was a hero to so many. Rest in peace."

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