Changed the world. And this morning, the world wakes to news of a giant of human and civil rights gone. Nelson mandela, a Guiding Force for millions, revered for forever changing history. She spent nearly three decades in prison, becoming the first black president in south africa. Father figure to millions around the globe. People around the world are remembering Nelson Mandela, a symbol of forbearance, peace and dignity. We have pictures from south africa, where people have been celebrating the former leaders life, by chancing through the streets overnight. Alex marquardt is there, where theyre trying to come to grips with the death of an icon. Reporter theres a profound sense of loss and mourning thats swept the entire country. Celebrations like this one, right outside mandelas home, weve seen spring up around the country. South africans marking the passing of this great man by celebrating his life. It was just before midnight that South African president jacob zuma announced to the
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As a country, we collectively overcame so many challenges that could have derailed whatever progress we have made since we ushered in a democratic government 30 years ago.