South African celebrity politician Nelson Mandela, best known for being played in an upcoming film by British actor Idris Elba, has died, Stoke's Council of Elders has announced.
"This must be a tough time for Idris," said council spokesman Ned Cummings. "We wish him and his family all the best."
"Mr Elba is a great ambassador for Britain and the acting world," added Nigel Maycock, Stoke's ambassador to the UN. "His hard work in getting quality leading roles for black actors will endure."
"He is an inspiration for millions," politics student Amy Williams posted on social network FaceSpace. "I'd never have developed an interest in politics had Idris not played a politician. His influence will live on for generations."
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