In a televised address, President Jacob Zuma said Mandela died Wednesday evening, saying South Africa and the whole world has lost a great son and liberation icon.
Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Mandela attends a rally in this 1993 photo.
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President Nelson Mandela and Britain's Prince Charles shake hands alongside members of the Spice Girls' Emma (L), and Gerri (R) at Mr. Mandela's residence November 1, 1997.
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The former South African president, left, and his wife, Graca Machel, wave to the audience during a Live 8 concert in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 2, 2005.
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela, center, followed by his grandson Mandla Mandela, rear right, arrives at the ceremony in Mvezo, South Africa, April 16, 2007.