Photos: From Diana to Oprah, everyone wanted to meet Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, the South African leader who fought against apartheid and was the first black man to become President of South Africa, passed away today. Here are pictures of the leader with some of the world’s dignitaries and celebrities.
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A combination of pictures shows Nelson Mandela with various celebrities and world leaders. The South African leader, who fought against apartheid passed away today. Reuters
Nelson Mandela (L) is embraced by PLO leader Yasser Arafat as he arrives at Lusaka airport February 27, 1990. REUTERS
Nelson Mandela poses for photographers with singers Beyonce Knowles (C) and Annie Lennox (R) during a visit to Robben Island Prison near Cape Town, November 28, 2003. Reuters
President Nelson Mandela stands with Mel B (L) and Gerri (R) of British pop group The Spice Girls at the Presidential palace in Pretoria, November 1. Reuters
South African President Nelson Mandela guides Pope John Paul II (R) after they met at Johannesburg International Airport September 16 at the start of the pope's first official visit to the country in this file photo. Reuters
South African President Nelson Mandela and American pop star Whitney Houston smile for photographers at the presidency November 10 in this file photo. Reuters
President of South Africa President (L), U. S. President Clinton (C), and African National Congress President Nelson Mandela (R) sit during Freedom Medal ceremonies in Philadelphia July 4 in this file photo. Reuters
Postage stamps issued by the South African Post Office to celebrate former President Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday are pictured during its launch in Houghton, outside Johannesburg July 15, 2008 file photo. Reuters
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) shares a moment with his wife Graca Machel (R) ahead of the final match of the Mandela Rugby Challenge Plate at Ellis Park Stadium in this July 23, 2005 file photo. Reuters
Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) kisses his South African counterpart Nelson Mandela during their meeting as seen in this file photo. Yeltsin boasted of his good health on Thursday, telling Mandela that even the Communists could not bring him down. Reuters
British model Naomi Campbell (L) and former South African president Nelson Mandela before his press conference in Barcelona June 30, 2001. Reuters
President Nelson Mandela embraces President of Iran Mohammad Khatami September 2, during the 12th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Durban. Reuters
Oprah Winfrey with former South African President Nelson Mandela during the Agenda for Earth Turning Ceremony for The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in Henley on Klip south of Johannesburg December 6, 2002. Reuters
South African President Nelson Mandela adjusts his sun glasses as he and his companion Grace Machel set sail aboard the QE II cruise ship in Durban harbour March 29 before setting sail for Cape Town. Mandela and Machel are spending three days on board the luxury liner as part of a drive to raise money for Nelson Mandela children's fund. Reuters
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with former South African President Nelson Mandela in the Oval Office of the White House, May 17, 2005. Mandela yesterday said that he backs Bush's call for global "liberty" but disagrees with some of his methods. Reuters
South African President F.W. de Klerk (R) and then-African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela (L) hold up medals and certificates after they were jointly awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony December 10, 1993 at Oslo's city hall. De Klerk, South Africa's last white president, who dismantled apartheid and with Nelson Mandela led the country to democracy, said on Tuesday he was quitting as leader of the opposition National Party and would leave active politics.
South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and pop star Michael Jackson hug each other at the president's official home in Capetown in this July 20, 1996 file photo. Reuters
The triple world heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield (L) and South African President Nelson Mandela face each other at Presidential residence in Johannesburg July 7. Holyfield on a short visit to South Africa, sponsored by Coca-Cola, visited President Mandela who leaves for an official visit to the United Kingdom tonight accompanied by Graca Machel. Reuters
President Nelson Mandela (L) and Pele smile for photographers at Union Buildings March 24. Reuters
Former South African President Nelson Mandela chats with England soccer captain David Beckham at Nelson Mandela's Foundation office in Johannesburg May 21,2003. Reuters
Britain's Prince Charles (R) shares a light moment with Nelson Mandela (L) during a show at the Amsterdam arena, Friday February 1, 2002, on the eve of the Dutch Royal wedding. Reuters
South African President Nelson Mandela, defying US objections to his visit, embraces Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on the first day of his two-day state visit to the North African country. Reuters
South African President Nelson Mandela (2nd R) stands with his partner Graca Machel (2nd L) after she received her degree of Doctor of the University at the University of Essex July 10. (R) Josina Machel and to the far left is Malengani Machel, the children of the former President of Mozambique. Reuters
Diana, Pricess of Wales (R), meets South African President Nelson Mandela in Cape Town March 17. Mandela praised Diana for having infuenced his government to ban the making of anti-personnel mines. Reuters
President Nelson Mandela shares a joke with Microsoft chairman Bill Gates after their meeting at Mandela's residence in this file photo. Reuters
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (R) pose with former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela during their visit at the Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg February 29, 2008. Reuters
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) hugs Cuba's President Fidel Castro during a visit to Mandela's home in Houghton, Johannesburg in this September 2, 2001 file photo. Reuters
Former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (L) shakes hands with the former US President, Jimmy Carter during a ceremony marking his 89th birthday in Johannesburg, July 18, 2007. Reuters
Nelson Mandela and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II ride in a carriage outside Buckingham Palace on the first day of a state visit to Britain, July 9, 1996. Reuters
Nelson Mandela and his wife Winnie give the clench fist salute as they sing the hymn of the African National Congress during their appearance before the World of Churches Ecumenical Centre in Geneva June 8, 1990. Reuters
African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela waves after he and U.S. President George Bush made remarks on the South Lawn of the White House June 25, 1990. Reuters
African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela (R) is greeted by British Prime Minister Margarat Thatcher at 10 Downing Street on July 4, 1990 prior to their talks. Reuters
African National Congress leaders Nelson Mandela (L) and Oliver Tambo meet for the first time after 28 years on March 12, 1990, at the beginning of a week-long visit of Mr. Mandela to Sweden. REUTERS