Actors Charlize Theron and Idris Elba Lead Tributes to Mandela as Hollywood Mourns Loss of Great Leader

South African actress and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron led the tributes to Nelson Mandela  just hours after the Royal premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Charlize, 38, said: 'My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in Peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever,' adding: 'There will never be words to say what I'm feeling right now. I am saddened to the depths of my soul. Truly.'

She was joined by stars across the world, including Idris himself in paying tribute to the great leader.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and two of Mr Mandela's daughters, Zindzi and Zenani, were watching the movie when news of the former South African President's death broke.