CE: Nelson Mandela Passes Away at 94

[catbus]

I think we all knew this was coming, but I was pulling for him. He lived a very full life. 

Edit: Conflicting reports... I'm confused. I can't find any other source confirming this. I'm sure it's imminent if it hasn't happened, though. 

[catbus]

Eek. I could see the economy aspect, but... ? If that's going to happen, it's going to happen. Maybe the thought is if the news can break after markets close, people can settle/adjust over the weekend and not make rash decisions Monday?*

*I'm not an economist

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I get that he was a great man. But I don't know why his family was so desperate to deny that he's probably dying (based on the clips I heard on NPR yesterday). I mean, frick, *94* is NOT young!