Oprah Winfrey said in a statement about Nelson Mandela after hearing about his death on Dec. 5, 2013, &#39;One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela&#39;s home, spend private time and get to know him.  He was everything you&#39;ve ever heard and more ? humble and unscathed by bitterness. And he always loved to tell a good joke. Being in his presence was like sitting with grace and majesty at the same time.&#39;  &#39;He will always be my hero.  His life was a gift to us all.&#39;  &#40;Pictured: Oprah Winfrey and Nelson Mandela appear in an undated photo provided by Winfrey.&#41; <span class=meta>(Oprah Winfrey)</span>
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