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Winnie Mandela Dies

The former wife of the late South African President Nelson Mandela has died. Winnie Mandela has passed away, according to the South African anti-apartheid campaigner’s personal assistant.

Details are skimpy about her death, but Mandela as reportedly very ill for years and was recently admitted to a hospital with a kidney infection.

As previously reported the activist met with Tyrese and his wife Samantha Gibson in November 2017 during a South African trip.

Her ex-husband Nelson Mandela passed away in 2013.

Rest in power Winnie!