Tributes pouring in for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Tributes pouring in for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Local and international celebrities have taken to Twitter to mourn the death of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

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The struggle veteran passed away at the age of 81.ย 


"She succumbed peacefully in the early hours ofย Mondayย afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones," the family said in a statement.


Actor Idris Elba took to Twitter saying his heart was heavy: ย "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."

Other celebrities and fans also paid tribute to the woman know as โ€œthe mother of the nationโ€.ย 

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Mama Winnie REST IN POWER big Mama. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ#๐Ÿ’ก

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