South African celebrities and well-known personalities have taken to social media to express their grief over the passing of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
The struggle veteran and ex-wife of former president Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 81.
Here are some of the touching messages from personalities like Idris Elba, Leanne Manas, and Helen Desbois.
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. ??
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) April 2, 2018
Another icon and struggle stalwart passes. The Mother Of The Nation and heroine to many…
RIP Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.#WinnieMandela #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/vBK20pJtAQ— Helen Desbois (@helendesbois) April 2, 2018
I absolutely adored you! #RIPWinnieMandela pic.twitter.com/R4tPCBRUJO
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) April 2, 2018
Rest in eternal Power, Mama Nomzamo. ✊?✊?✊?✊?✊? #RIPWinnieMandela #MotherOfTheNation pic.twitter.com/ftVR0ygY0I
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) April 2, 2018
We never thought we could …until you did NOMZAMO!!! My heart bleeds!!! #WinnieMadikizelaMandela pic.twitter.com/bjDcpySG9k
— Thando Thabooty (@Thando_Thabethe) April 2, 2018
Lala ngoxolo Mama wethu ???
— Minnie Dlamini Jones (@MinnieDlamini) April 2, 2018
Featured image courtesy of Leanne Manas on Instagram. Click here to see more of her posts
