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Nelson Mandela, the former South African president whose stubborn defiance survived 27 years in prison and led to the dismantling of the country's racist and brutal apartheid system, has died. Mandela was 95 years old.Mandela had a number of issues with his health in recent years including repeated hospitalizations with a chronic lung infection.
Mandela had been listed in "serious but stable condition" for since he entered the hospital June 8.
In April, Mandela spent 18 days in the hospital due to a lung infection and was treated for gall stones in December 2012.
Mandela's public appearances had become increasingly rare as he dealt with his declining health.
His last public appearance was in July of 2010, when he attended the final match and closing ceremonies of the soccer World Cup held in South Africa.
Awwww...... that's terrible news!
I think he's been pretty sick.
A big hand salute from this old crusty military man. You were a man of the ages, job well done while you tread this earth.
Read more @: Nelson Mandela Dead: Former South African President Dies at 95 - ABC News
A great leader and a great man is gone. RIP Nelson Mandela.
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One less commie in the world.