When did Nelson Mandela die?

Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013, at his home in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa. He was 95 years old. The cause of death was announced as a recurring lung infection, following a history of respiratory illness that had prompted multiple hospitalisations in the years prior. At the time of his passing, Mandela had been out of public life for several years, having stepped down as President in 1999 and largely withdrawn from rigorous activities after 2004. His death triggered global tributes, an official memorial service, and a week of national mourning, while confirming the succession of leadership to President Jacob Zuma and other senior figures.