The world took to Twitter on Thursday following the news of Nelson Mandela's death. The former South African leader and long-time political prisoner was remembered for his inspirational struggle and ability to forgive his oppressors.
Actor Samuel L Jackson recalled meeting Mandela, saying he never met anyone better in his life.
Beyoncé, too, recalled meeting Mandela, thanking him for everything he did.
Documentary filmmaker and activist, Michael Moore, implored President Obama to attend the funeral.
See more tweets on the passing of Nelson Mandela in the slideshow below.
Actor Samuel L Jackson recalled meeting Mandela, saying he never met anyone better in his life.
Never met a better person in my life than Nelson Mandela. My sympathy to his family & his country.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 5, 2013Beyoncé, too, recalled meeting Mandela, thanking him for everything he did.
#RestInPeace Nelson Mandela! Thank you for everything you have done and may God bless your family. pic.twitter.com/UY5FJuv3oZ
— Sincerely Beyoncé (@SincerelyBey) December 5, 2013Documentary filmmaker and activist, Michael Moore, implored President Obama to attend the funeral.
President Obama - please attend Nelson Mandela's funeral on behalf of all of us.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 5, 2013See more tweets on the passing of Nelson Mandela in the slideshow below.