by Oge Okonkwo

Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela passed away on Thursday after months of fighting illness and lung infection.

In honor of a lifetime of accomplishments, take a look at Mandela’s life through these memorable moments.

1.Nelson Mandela Inauguration, 1994

2.First TV Interview, 1961

3. Nelson Mandela Freed from Prison, 1990

4. Nelson Mandela’s Life Story

5. Nelson Mandela Fights Muhammad Ali, 2003

6. Nelson Mandela at UN

7. Nelson Mandela on the Olympics

8. Nelson Mandela on Eunice Kennedy Shriver

9. Nelson Mandela Onstage With U2

10. UN Secretary-General on Nelson Mandela

11. Nelson Mandela Presents Trophy at 1995 Rugby World Cup

 

Videos: [H/T Masahable]