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Nelson Mandela: how the British newspapers reported his death

Round-up of Britain's front pages announcing the death on Nelson Mandela

The Telegraph: 'Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013'
The Daily Telegraph carries a striking portrait of the former South African president. Inside, the lead article announces his death describing him as “South Africa’s ‘greatest son’ who led his country out of apartheid and became a hero to millions around the world.”
The Guardian: 'Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013'
The Guardian calls Mr Mandela “the towering figure of Africa’s struggle for freedom”

The I: 'Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013'
The I quotes Barack Obama saying “Never discount the difference that one person can make” under a smiling photograph of the man the US president said had shaped his life.

The Independent:
Mr Mandela’s own words are the focus for The Independent which carries the quote: “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

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The Times: 'Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013'
The Times produces one of its characteristic wraparound front covers with Mr Mandela’s hand raised in salute. Inside, it announces the death under a headline quoting President Zuma saying: “Our father Has Gone.”

Daily Mail: 'Death of a colossus'
“Death of Colossus” is the simple message on the front page of the Daily Mail as it describes Mr Mandela as a “giant who taught the world the meaning of forgiveness.”

Metro:
There are no words on the front page of Metro, leaving a simple black and white portrait to convey the message.

Daily Mirror: 'Mandela dead'
The Daily Mirror says that the world is mourning as it carries a montage of images including the scene as he walked free from prison in 1990.

The Scotsman: 'A light goes out as Mandela dies at 95'
The Scotsman echoes the sentiments of David Cameron announcing: “A Light goes out as Mandela dies at 95.” Inside it reports that flags are to be flown at half-mast ahead of a full state funeral.

How will you remember Nelson Mandela? Please email your tributes and memories to mandelatributes@telegraph.co.uk
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