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Maxine Waters, Viola Davis, And More Remember Winnie Mandela

Maxine Waters, Viola Davis, And More Remember Winnie Mandela
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 24, 2020

On Monday, anti-apartheid hero and South African icon Winnie Mandela passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Social media was flooded with tributes to the former wife of late President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, remembering her major role in the anti-apartheid movement. 

A number of celebrities shared their memories and thoughts as news spread of Mandela’s death, including Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell.

Elba, who starred as Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, shared on Twitter, “Rest in peace Mama Winnie. My heart is heavy right now. You lived a full and important life contributing to the liberation of a nation by force and ACTUAL ACTIVISM. You will never be forgotten.”

Rest in peace Mama Winnie. My heart is heavy right now. You lived a full and important life contributing to the liberation of a nation by force and ACTUAL ACTIVISM. You will never be forgotten. πŸ‘ŠπŸΎ

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) April 2, 2018

Campbell, who was a friend of the Mandelas, wrote, “I cherish the times I spent with you, embracing me in your family & home. You were Woman of strength that endured so much hardship and sacrifice. Without you we would not know anything about Tata and his 27 years. You will remain in my heart!! R.I.P WINNIE MANDELA.”

I cherish the times I spent with you, embracing me in your family & home. You were Woman of strength that endured so much hardship and sacrifice. Without you we would not know anything about Tata and his 27 years. You will remain in my heart!! R.I.P WINNIE MANDELA β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸΎπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ pic.twitter.com/2R9fg1t6dx

— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) April 2, 2018

Other celebrities like Viola Davis and Joy-Ann Reid shared their sympathies as well. 

A woman who epitomized how the power of a woman's love, intelligence and vision can change a culture. RIP Winnie Mandela ❀ pic.twitter.com/axAeS7re3u

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) April 2, 2018

 

Winnie Mandela has died. She was ferocious, controversial, and fearless. Rest in peace, to the mother of post-Apartheid South Africa. https://t.co/WWK3MBljPP pic.twitter.com/c26EYhQtqi

— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) April 2, 2018

How blessed was I to run into Winnie Mandela in a mall in Jobergh? Indescribable joy & humility, AMAZING! Rest in Power, REST IN PEACE. THANKS

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 3, 2018

 

Sending a warm embrace to the family, friends and comrades of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela,. What an amazing woman, who dealt with many struggles and remained a champion of peace, equality and justice for the people of South Africa. Rest in power!

— Danny Glover (@mrdannyglover) April 2, 2018

 

Peace be still ! The fight u fought will never be forgotten ! #winniemandela

A post shared by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) on Apr 2, 2018 at 1:40pm PDT

Congresswoman Maxine Waters tweeted, “Today I mourn the loss of my dear friend & one of the greatest leaders & activists in the world: Winnie Mandela. I worked w/ her on the release of N. Mandela & to end apartheid in South Africa. We should all pay tribute to Winnie’s persistence in the face of injustice & racism.”

Today I mourn the loss of my dear friend & one of the greatest leaders & activists in the world: Winnie Mandela. I worked w/ her on the release of N. Mandela & to end apartheid in South Africa. We should all pay tribute to Winnie's persistence in the face of injustice & racism.

— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) April 2, 2018

It will be impossible to forget such a woman who made history and inspired others, not only in South Africa, but around the world.

Mandela is survived by her two daughters, Zindziswa and Zenani Mandela. 

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