South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has died.
He was 90 years old at the time of his death. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed his death in a statement. BBC reports.
Desmond Tutu is a South African clergyman and rights activist. He was instrumental in ending apartheid in South Africa.
Today, the nation has to say goodbye to another outstanding personality, said Cyril Ramaphosa, President of Africa who made important contributions to give independent South Africa.
Desmond Tutu was a well-known figure outside of South Africa for his colorful career.
Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. .He received the Sydney Peace Prize in 1999 and the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2007.