EastEnders marks death of Nelson Mandela
EastEnders News Team
The late South African leader, Nelson Mandela, is to be referenced in tonight's episode of EastEnders.
A special last-minute scene will be aired tonight (Monday 9th December) to reflect the passing of Mr Mandela, aged 95, on Thursday 5th December.
The special scene features Denise Fox (Diane Parish) and Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulsen) discussing their memories of the day Mandela was freed from prison after 27 years incarceration for his political activities.
Mr Mandela was South Africa’s first black president and anti-apartheid campaigner. He passed away on Thursday, 5th December, after a long illness.
