South African activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81 after battling a long illness. She was once married to South Africa’s beloved former President Nelson Mandela, but she never cowered in his shadow. She was an activist in her own right.
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Here are quick facts you should know about the freedom fighter, anti-apartheid activist and cultural icon.
