Hollywood Reacts to Nelson Mandela’s Death : Charlize Theron, Morgan Freeman, Rihanna & More

South African born Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron has paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela who passed away on Thursday evening.

At 2:07 pm today Charlize tweeted,

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

— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) December 5, 2013
The star also tweeted at 3:47 pm “There will never be words to say what I’m feeling right now. I am saddened to the depths of my soul. Truly.”

Rihanna: “One of the greatest men who’s ever lived!!! #LegendWe will never forget the things this man has taught us, and we will never truly comprehend the level of strength that it took for him to endure many of his years!! Thank you #Mandela. #NelsonMandela you made your people proud!! We’ll always love you for it!”

Morgan Freeman: “Today the world lost one of the true giants of the past century. Nelson Mandela was a man of incomparable honor, unconquerable strength, and unyielding resolve—a saint to many, a hero to all who treasure liberty, freedom and the dignity of humankind. As we remember his triumphs, let us, in his memory, not just reflect on how far we’ve come, but on how far we have to go. Madiba may no longer be with us, but his journey continues on with me and with all of us.”