CNN: Nelson Mandela is on life support

CNN is reporting that former South African President Nelson Mandela, who has been in the hospital for a recurring lung infection, is on life support.

Just in: Former South African President Nelson Mandela is on life support, official briefed on his condition tells CNN.

— Hala Gorani (@HalaGorani) June 26, 2013

We will continue to monitor the situation and update with developments.

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