Tweet Sheet: Celebs React to Nelson Mandela's Death

The South African icon died on Thursday at the age of 95.

Gabrielle Union - @itsgabrielleu: Rest in eternal peace, love and light #NelsonMandela(Photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com)

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Gabrielle Union - @itsgabrielleu: Rest in eternal peace, love and light #NelsonMandela(Photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com)

Akon - @Akon: A True Hero...May you rest in peace  #nelsonmandela. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Akon - @Akon: A True Hero...May you rest in peace  #nelsonmandela. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Meek Mill, @MeekMill - Tweet: "Touching the same stage as hov gave me a hint I'm on my way......‪#motivation ‪#dreamchaser"Meek Mill is feeling like he made it to the major leagues after performing "Dreams & Nightmares" and "I'm a Boss" on stage with Jay Z during his Magna Carter tour stop in Philly Wednesday night. #levels(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Meek Mill - @MeekMill: RIP 2 this #youngking #nelsonmandela(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Iman: July 25 - The entrepreneur and former model is 58. Her husband David Bowie is one lucky guy! (Photo: Anna Webber/Getty Images for ELLE)

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Iman - @The_Real_IMAN: RIP The world has lost one of the great leaders of our time! May you rest in peace #nelsonmandela.(Photo: Anna Webber/Getty Images for ELLE)

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David E. Talbert - @DavidETalbert: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination."#NelsonMandela Rest in peace. (Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

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David E. Talbert - @DavidETalbert: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination."#NelsonMandela Rest in peace. (Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

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Iyanla Vanzant - @IyanlaVanzant: Beloveds, let us offer light to the spirit of Nelson Mandela as he moves to the next level of his journey. (Photo: AL.COM /Landov)

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Iyanla Vanzant - @IyanlaVanzant: Beloveds, let us offer light to the spirit of Nelson Mandela as he moves to the next level of his journey. (Photo: AL.COM /Landov)

Tasha Smith - Born in Camden, Smith overcame a very tough early life before she found God — and Tyler Perry. Smith has appeared in several of Perry's films, including Daddy's Little Girls and Why Did I Get Married? and even launched her own acting school.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Tasha Smith - @tashasmith4real: Nelson Mandela #RIP just saw #Alongwalkhome @idriselba did a marvelous job celebrating the life of an amazing leader in that film.

Busta Rhymes - @BustaRhymes: RT @K_Lavenne: What a beautiful soul. #ripNelsonMandela we could all take a few pages from his book!!!(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Samsung)

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Busta Rhymes - @BustaRhymes: RT @K_Lavenne: What a beautiful soul. #ripNelsonMandela we could all take a few pages from his book!!!(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Samsung)

Michael Moore: April 23 - The world's leading documentary filmmaker turns 59. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Michael Moore - @MMFlint: 1 was convinced Nelson Mandela would NEVER get out of prison. When he did, and became President, I decided right then anything was possible. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Charlize Theron - ‏@CharlizeAfrica: My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Charlize Theron - ‏@CharlizeAfrica: My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Ghostface Killah @GhostfaceKillah - Tweet: "Yo y'all going in with the pre orders and albums purchases, Contest soon for the giveaways.Pretty Toney says there's 12 ways to die, but show him love and he shows you love.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Ghostface Killah - @GhostfaceKillah: Rest in Paradise Mr. Nelson Mandela. Peaceful transition. Love & Light to All of Africa & Supporters Worldwide. #Mandela(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Tatyana Ali - @TatyanaAli: "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others #Mandela (Photo: Juan Sharma/Bruja, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Tatyana Ali - @TatyanaAli: "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others #Mandela (Photo: Juan Sharma/Bruja, PacificCoastNews.com)

Mike Tyson, @miketyson - Tweet: "Remembering Tupac today on the anniversary of his birth."Boxing great Mike Tyson took a few moments to reflect on his fallen friend and hip hop legend Tupac Shakur's birthday earlier this week, June 16.(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

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Mike Tyson - @MikeTyson: Nelson Mandela was the embodiment of discipline, courage, love and forgiveness. "There is no future without forgiveness"  (Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

"Kiss and F--k" - "I think I'm in love, just tell me I am," Marsha starts off this sexy, bossa nova-influenced cut. "One taste of your lips and I can't pretend." The singer's voice is brushed with an accoustic guitar that floats her desire to be loved by her man.   (Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Marsha Ambrosius - @MarshaAmbrosius: R.I.P Nelson Mandela. Prayers and love to all. This great man will be missed NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!(Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Larry King - @kingsthings: "Sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela - he was the greatest figure of the 21st century - a fascinating man." (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Larry King - @kingsthings: "Sad to hear about the passing of Nelson Mandela - he was the greatest figure of the 21st century - a fascinating man." (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Kelly Osbourne - ‏@KellyOsbourne: Today is officially one of the saddest days! The world has lost the most inspirational person to ever walk the earth rip#NelsonMandela (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles)

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Kelly Osbourne - ‏@KellyOsbourne: Today is officially one of the saddest days! The world has lost the most inspirational person to ever walk the earth rip#NelsonMandela (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles)

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Ricky Martin on General Hospital (1994-1995) - Before he was “Living La Vida Loca” or came out as an openly gay man, Ricky Martin was a very popular Spanish singer looking for his big break in America. The former Menudo singer got that chance by starring as Miguel Morez on the hit, long running daytime drama General Hospital.  (Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Univision)

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Ricky Martin - @Ricky_Martin: There is a party in heaven. Angels are celebrating. The one and only #NelsonMandela has arrived. RIP(Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Univision)

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Tika Sumpter - @IamTikaSumpter: "#NelsonMandela thank you for your strength, love, fight and perseverance that has touched us all. #longwalktofreedom" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Tika Sumpter - @IamTikaSumpter: "#NelsonMandela thank you for your strength, love, fight and perseverance that has touched us all. #longwalktofreedom" (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Kerry Washington - @KerryWashington: "RIP Nelson Mandela. God Bless You."

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Kerry Washington - @KerryWashington: "RIP Nelson Mandela. God Bless You."

Jazmine Sullivan - @jsullivanmusic: "RIP Nelson Mandela"

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Jazmine Sullivan - @jsullivanmusic: "RIP Nelson Mandela"

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Morris Chestnut - @Morris_Chestnut: "RIP The Great Nelson Mandela. Our prayers are with you. God Bless. #RIPNelsonMandela"

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Morris Chestnut - @Morris_Chestnut: "RIP The Great Nelson Mandela. Our prayers are with you. God Bless. #RIPNelsonMandela"

Tyler Perry - @tylerperry: "What a life, what a journey, what a man. Thank you for passing this way! God bless your resting soul!"

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Tyler Perry - @tylerperry: "What a life, what a journey, what a man. Thank you for passing this way! God bless your resting soul!"

Rick Ross, @rickyrozay - Tweet: "Im Happy to announce @MaybachMusicGrp Newest Artist and Partners Today...Stay Tuned!"And in the latest episode of #BawseMoves, The Mastermind signs two new members to his Maybach Music empire, the DMV's Fat Trel (through a joint venure with Wale's WaleMusic) and Atlanta's Tracy T. #Congrats(Photo: Bill McCay/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Rick Ross - @rickyrozay: "RIP NELSON MANDELA"

Michael Ealy: August 3 - The Think Like a Man actor, who turns 40 this week, gets hotter with age. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Michael Ealy - @MichaelEaly: "THANK YOU NELSON MANDELA. LONG LIVE YOUR LEGACY & YOUR WORDS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR SPIRIT! THX 4 YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR WORLD. #CHANGE"

"One is the Magic #" - Jill Scott - On her 2000 debut LP, Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, the soulful Philly chaunteuse sang of self-affirmation on the cut "One is the Magic #." Within the hip hop-inspired track, Ms. Scott sums up the whole of love — for those single or in a pair, "If I'm searching for my spirituality/Passionately, I must begin with me."  (Photo: David A. Smith/Getty Images)

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Jill Scott - @MissJillScott: "So very saddened to hear of Nelson Mandela's passing. His struggle will never be forgotten."

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Wendy Williams - @WendyWilliams: "Rest peacefully Mr. Mandela. Your strength & determination will forever inspire."

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Wendy Williams - @WendyWilliams: "Rest peacefully Mr. Mandela. Your strength & determination will forever inspire."

Debra Lee - @IamDebraLee: "I was so honored to meet @NelsonMandela at a Mosaic dinner in Virginia. Quite an amazing experience. RIP Mandela."

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Debra Lee - @IamDebraLee: "I was so honored to meet @NelsonMandela at a Mosaic dinner in Virginia. Quite an amazing experience. RIP Mandela."

Robert Glasper - @robertglasper: "R.I.P Nelson Mandela...I'm in Cape Town right now..u can feel his absence in the air..."

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Robert Glasper - @robertglasper: "R.I.P Nelson Mandela...I'm in Cape Town right now..u can feel his absence in the air..."

Luke James - @WhoisLukejames: "Thank you | #NelsonMandela | rest in peace."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Luke James - @WhoisLukejames: "Thank you | #NelsonMandela | rest in peace."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

John Legend - ‏@johnlegend: "What a heroic, beautiful life Mandela lived. Rest in peace."(Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)

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John Legend - ‏@johnlegend: "What a heroic, beautiful life Mandela lived. Rest in peace."(Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/WireImage)

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Kelly Price - ‏@KellyPrice4Real: "God bless the life and legacy of #NELSONMANDELA R.I.P. He was a peacemaker and a world changer."(Courtesy Sang Girl/ My Block Records)

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Kelly Price - ‏@KellyPrice4Real: "God bless the life and legacy of #NELSONMANDELA R.I.P. He was a peacemaker and a world changer."(Courtesy Sang Girl/ My Block Records)

Meek Mill - @MeekMill: "RIP this #youngking #nelsonmandela"  (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Meek Mill - @MeekMill: "RIP this #youngking #nelsonmandela" (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Hip Hop Thespian - Common, whose film LUV premieres on BET on August 7, 2013, attends the Moto X launch event in New York City. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Motorola Mobility)

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Common - @common: "GOD Bless the Soul of 1 of The Greatest Humans this Planet has ever known! A True Rep of Love, Courage, Sacrifice & Strength. #MANdela"(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Motorola Mobility)

Raekwon - @Raekwon: "R.I.P Nelson Mandela"  (Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage for Reebok)

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Raekwon - @Raekwon: "R.I.P Nelson Mandela" (Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage for Reebok)

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Hosea Chanchez - @hoseachanchez: "MYHERO"  (Photo by Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Hosea Chanchez - @hoseachanchez: "MYHERO" (Photo by Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Diddy - @iamdiddy: "Mandela stood for justice and truth!! Today the world lost a beautiful soul, fighter and true KING!! #RIPMandela"   (Photo by Trago/WireImage)

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Diddy - @iamdiddy: "Mandela stood for justice and truth!! Today the world lost a beautiful soul, fighter and true KING!! #RIPMandela" (Photo by Trago/WireImage)

Spike Lee - ‏@SpikeLee: "President Nelson Mandela Born July 18th,1918-December 5th In The Year Of Our Lawd 2013."   (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Spike Lee - ‏@SpikeLee: "President Nelson Mandela Born July 18th,1918-December 5th In The Year Of Our Lawd 2013."  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Samuel L. Jackson - @SamuelLJackson: "Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Samuel L. Jackson - @SamuelLJackson: "Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tia Mowry - @TiaMowry: "My heart aches!! Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela..."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tia Mowry - @TiaMowry: "My heart aches!! Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela..."(Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Warren G - @regulator: "RIP Mandela"(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Warren G - @regulator: "RIP Mandela"(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Melanie Fiona - @MelanieFiona: "He spent approx a 1/4 of his life incarcerated, & still managed to use the rest of his life to make a positive change on this planet..."

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Melanie Fiona - @MelanieFiona: "He spent approx a 1/4 of his life incarcerated, & still managed to use the rest of his life to make a positive change on this planet..."

Ledisi - @ledisi: "Well done good and faithful servant!Well done!" An amazing life! Thank you! R.I.P Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela..."(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Ledisi - @ledisi: "Well done good and faithful servant!Well done!" An amazing life! Thank you! R.I.P Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela..."(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Rihanna - @Rihanna: "#NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!"

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Rihanna - @Rihanna: "#NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!"

Wyclef Jean - @wyclef: "Death is something inevitable.When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people &his country, he can rest in peace. #Madiba" 

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Wyclef Jean - @wyclef: "Death is something inevitable.When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people &his country, he can rest in peace. #Madiba" 

Gayle King - @GayleKing: "News we have dreaded for so long nelson mandela is gone will never be anyone like HIM. He changed the world best of all he changed hearts."(Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Gayle King - @GayleKing: "News we have dreaded for so long nelson mandela is gone will never be anyone like HIM. He changed the world best of all he changed hearts."(Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Jordin Sparks - @JordinSparks: "He truly was an angel on earth & now he can finally fly. RIP Mandela <3"(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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Jordin Sparks - @JordinSparks: "He truly was an angel on earth & now he can finally fly. RIP Mandela <3"(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)

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President Barack Obama - @BarackObama: &quot;President Obama remembers Nelson Mandela: 'A man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice.'&quot;(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Barack Obama - @BarackObama: "President Obama remembers Nelson Mandela: 'A man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice.'"(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Annie Reboot - Jamie Foxx films scenes on the set of Annie&nbsp;as character Benjamin Stacks in New York City.&nbsp;(Photo: Principality/WENN.com)

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Jamie Foxx - @iamjamiefoxx: "Thank you for your mark you left on humanity Mr. Mandela. Prayers to his family, friends and the people of South Africa."(Credit: Principality/WENN.com)

Keri Hilson - For a stop at the L.A. premiere of Riddick, Keri Hilson chooses a simply chic dress in all-black and waist-length braids.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Keri Hilson - @KeriHilson: "Hero for Humanity. Rest in Peace, Madiba."(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Hill Harper - @hillharper: &quot;#Madiba an inspiration, a man of character, wisdom, intelligence &amp; purpose. Thank you for all you have done for others! #RIPNelsonMandela&quot;(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Ovation)

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Hill Harper - @hillharper: "#Madiba an inspiration, a man of character, wisdom, intelligence & purpose. Thank you for all you have done for others! #RIPNelsonMandela"(Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Ovation)

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A True Classic - The legendary Gladys Knight performs at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.&nbsp;(Photo: WENN.com)

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Gladys Knight - @MsGladysKnight: "Today we lost a hero – a man that not only changed a country but affected the world #RIPNelsonMandela"(Credit: WENN.com)

Eric Benet - @ebenet: &quot;'Be the change you want to see.' Nelson Mandela embodied this quote and we live in a better world because he lived #RIPNelsonMandela&quot;(Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Eric Benet - @ebenet: "'Be the change you want to see.' Nelson Mandela embodied this quote and we live in a better world because he lived #RIPNelsonMandela"(Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Michelle Williams - @RealMichelleW: &quot;May your brave and courageous legacy NEVER be forgotten.&quot;&nbsp;(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Michelle Williams - @RealMichelleW: "May your brave and courageous legacy NEVER be forgotten." (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Kelly Rowland - @KELLYROWLAND: &quot;#PEACE What an incredible man, whose courage and actions changed the world!&quot;(Picture by: WeirPhotos / Splash News)

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Kelly Rowland - @KELLYROWLAND: "#PEACE What an incredible man, whose courage and actions changed the world!"(Picture by: WeirPhotos / Splash News)