Desmond Tutu Died at 90: Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who fought against apartheid and won the Nobel Peace Prize, died on Sunday at the age of 90. He is called the moral compass of the country. Desmond Tutu is known as an anti-apartheid symbol in South Africa.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condoled the Archbishop’s death, saying, “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu marks the end of a brave generation of South Africans who have given us a new South Africa by fighting apartheid.” “He has distinguished himself as a non-sectarian, universal champion of human rights,” Ramaphosa said. although The president did not give any information about the cause of death of Desmond Tutu.
The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed us a liberated South Africa. pic.twitter.com/vjzFb3QrNZ
— Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) December 26, 2021
PM Modi expressed grief
At the same time, PM Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences and said, “Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a guide to countless people globally. His emphasis on human dignity and equality will always be remembered. I am deeply saddened by his passing and express my heartfelt condolences to all his fans. May his soul rest in peace.”
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a guiding light for countless people globally. His emphasis on human dignity and equality will be remembered forever. I am deeply saddened by his demise, and extend my heartfelt condolences to all his admirers. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2021
At the same time, Rahul Gandhi has also condoled the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. They said, “My condolences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He was an advocate of the anti-apartheid movement and a Gandhian. Such great heroes of social justice will always be a source of inspiration for all of us across the world.”
My condolences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He was a champion of the anti-apartheid movement and a Gandhian.
Such great heroes of social justice will always be a source of inspiration to all of us across the world.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2021
Cancer was diagnosed in 1990
Let us tell you that Tutu was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the late 1990s and was admitted to the hospital several times for treatment in the last few years. Tutu is often seen as the great conciliator of South Africa’s moral conscience and a nation divided by decades of racist politics. In 1984, Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent protest against apartheid.
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