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| Nelson Mandela & David Cameron |
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95.
He said: "A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a hero of our time."
The flag above Number 10 Downing Street is currently flying at half-mast as a mark of respect.
Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted that the world had "lost the global hero of our age".
He added: "Nelson Mandela showed us the true meaning of courage, hope, and reconciliation."
Mr Miliband continued: "Deep condolences to Graca Machel (Mr Mandela's wife), his family and friends and to all the people of South Africa."
Mr Mandela led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.
He had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital.
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