This description is about the passing of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. On December 5, 2013, Mandela passed away at the age of 95 after a long battle with a lung infection. His death was mourned around
On 5 December 2013, Nelson Mandela, the first president of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, as well as the country's first black head of state, died at the age of 95 after a prolonged respiratory infection. He died at around 20:50 local time (UTC+2) at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg, surrounded by family. His death was announced by President Jacob Zuma on national television at 23:45. Reactions from governments, international organisations, and notable individuals, gained worldwide media coverage.