Archbishop Desmond TUTU Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule Apartheid, died on 26th December at the age of 90.
Tutu, the former Archbishop of Cape Town, won the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in trying to reconcile warring communities during apartheid.
He is probably the best known figure internationally to oppose apartheid, along with Nelson Mandela.
During the 1980s, when the ruling party cracked down on opposition forces, Tutu twice had his passport revoked and was jailed following a protest march.
Throughout his life Tutu was a tireless campaigner for human rights, continuing his work long after South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994.
He campaigned against HIV/Aids, tuberculosis, poverty, racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia and transphobia.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues and many supporters of the Archbishop. His legacy will continue for years to come. We invite you to leave your tributes and memories of Archbishop Desmond Tutu below:
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