Expressions of loss and adoration are pouring in from leaders around the globe following news that Nelson Mandela passed away Thursday at the age of 95 following a long illness and British Prime Minister David Cameron went to the South African embassy in central London to sign a book of condolence for Mandela.
(SOUNDBITE) DAVID CAMERON, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, SAYING:
"He lived this extraordinary life, a belief in this simple principle of fighting discrimination, this extraordinary struggle of all those years in prison. Then the immense triumph against adversity and all he achieved for his country and to inspire people around the world."
China's President sent a message of condolence to Mandela's family praising his "outstanding contributions" to China-South Africa relations, which was read in part on state television.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINA'S CENTRAL TELEVISION CCTV ANCHOR SAYING:
"He had visited China twice, and actively pushed for friendly coopera
