Flowers are seen underneath a statue of former South African president Nelson Mandela, at the side of the Royal Festival Hall on the south bank of London, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Mandela passed away Thursday night after a long illness. He was 95. As word of Mandela’s death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke about the life and legacy of the former South African leader. (AP Photo/Jon Super)