Twitter users mourn Nelson Mandela, who is still alive

Nelson Mandela is in critical condition, according to the South African government (via AP).

Of course, “critical condition” is not the same thing as “dead.” But to some Twitter users that is apparently a distinction without a difference:

https://twitter.com/XZEVIOUS/status/348930785765638144

https://twitter.com/WBGE972/status/348926415619620864

https://twitter.com/mellattafesse/status/348927299183312896

RIP Nelson Mandela

— Greg Rowell (@growell92) June 23, 2013

https://twitter.com/tolarola2013/status/348923637102944256

RIP Nelson Mandela

— Aaron W-E O.B.E (@AaronWalkerEyle) June 23, 2013

Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela.

— Parham Zavar (@ParhamZavar1) June 23, 2013

Really, people?

https://twitter.com/naffcham/status/348911668568408066

Amen.