Obituary of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (born July 18th, 1918) was a South African attorney, political agitator, and statesman who was best known for his twenty-seven-year-long imprisonment (which brought negative attention to South Africa's apartheid system), and for his single-term administration as the first freely-elected President (and the first black President) of the integrated South Africa. Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013, of complications of illnesses with which he had been afflicted in his last years. Nelson Mandela was 95 when he died.

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Nelson Mandela Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Mandela, Nelson
Common Name: Nelson Mandela
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mvezo, South Africa
Birth Date: July 18, 1918
Age: 95 (at death)
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: South African
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Indigo (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Nelson's Family Tree

Birth Name: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Father: Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela (1880–1928)
Mother: Nosekeni Fanny
Spouse/Partner:

Evelyn Ntoko Mase (married 1944-divorced 1958)
Winnie Madikizela (married 1958-divorced 1996)
Graça Machel (married 1998-2013, his death)

Son(s):

Makgatho Lewanika Mandela (born 1950)

Daughter(s):

Madiba Thembekile Mandela
Makaziwe Mandela (born 1953)
Maki Mandela
Zenani Mandela
Zindziswa Mandela

Death Notice:

Date: December 05 2013 at age 95
Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness

Category Tags:

Politician South African Born on July 18th Born in 1918 Died in 2013 Died at age 95 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"I do enjoy a nice hunk of pie now and then."

"I am never going to have anything more to do with politics or politicians. When this war is over I shall confine myself entirely to writing and painting."

"I was cleaning my roommate.s side of the fridge three different times to put back things that had been taken out."

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."

"I resent it very strongly when people say that my face is too recognisable and that it was the homeless people that knew her best."

"Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life and selfless dedication to fighting for justice and equality will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Nelson Mandela still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.