Former South African President Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. He was famous for his fight to end the racist policy of apartheid. Mandela was an international role model during his 27 years in prison for conspiring to overthrow South Africa’s government. He got out of jail in 1990, and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for all his work. Mandela’s health had been in steep decline over the past few months. He was taken to the hospital on June 8 for kidney and liver problems and had been on life support. Doctors also mentioned he had a recurring lung infection. Such an amazing and passionate life and he made it to a beautiful 95 years. May he rest in peace.
