Obama lamented the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Image: Barack Obama/ Twitter
Obama on Desmond Tutu’s passing: Michelle and I will miss him dearly
Former United States president Barack Obama says that both he and his wife, Michelle, will miss their friend Desmond Tutu.
Obama lamented the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Image: Barack Obama/ Twitter
Former United States President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The 90-year-old religious leader passed away on Sunday morning in Cape Town.
Desmond Tutu was a moral compass- Obama
Taking to his official social media account the ex-president lamented Tutu’s death in a touching tribute.
Obama dubbed Tutu as a friend and a moral compass, lauding his dedication in his lengthy fight against injustice.
“Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others. A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere.”
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Obama on Tutu’s humor
Obama also took a moment to remember Desmond Tutu’s infamous sense of humour. Indeed, it seems as if even the US political titan has a soft spot for the late icon. Obama says that both himself and his wife, Michelle, will miss Tutu dearly.
“He never lost his impish sense of humor and willingness to find humanity in his adversaries, and Michelle and I will miss him dearly.”
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The Dalai Lama is another person who will carry fond memories of the Archbishop. The pair shared a relationship that was extremely amusing to witness.
Despite being icons of two different faiths, the two leaders had a bond that the Dalai Lama acknowledges.
In a statement released by the Dalai Lama following Tutu’s death, the spiritual leader touched on this friendship.
“As you know, over the years, your father and I enjoyed an enduring friendship. I remember the many occasions we spent time together, including the week here at Dharamsala in 2015 when we were able to share our thoughts on how to increase peace and joy in the world. The friendship and the spiritual bond between us was something we cherished.”
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