Remembering Mandela [GALLERY]

Former South African president Nelson Mandela passed on December 5th, and leaders from across the globe have taken to social media to show their respect for the humanitarian and freedom fighter.

[Also read: 13 inspiring quotes from Nelson Mandela]

Mandela, who died at 95-years-old after suffering from a series of illnesses was remembered by many as “one of the world’s greatest leaders”, and a man of “grace and courage” by local and global leaders alike.