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World Reacts to Mandela’s Death

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The world is responding to the death of Nelson Mandela. Mandela died at age 95 alongside his family.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said,  “A great light has gone out in the world… a hero of our time. I’ve asked for the flag at number 10 to be flown at half mast.”

Actor Will Smith said, ” The greatest man on the planet has died. RIP Nelson Mandela.”

Actor Samuel Jackson said, “I never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mendela. My sympathy to his family and his friends.”

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