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Nelson Mandela died aged 95 surrounded by friends and family (Picture: EPA)

As news broke of the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, there were (inevitably) some rather confused Twitter users.

While shock comic Frankie Boyle angered many with a joke about the Nobel Peace Prize winner, a few users admitted they had never heard of the former South Africa president.

Geordie Shore’s Gaz gave away free nightclub tickets in a bizarre Mandela tribute, while others confused the great statesman with Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.

People who should have stayed off Twitter last night


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http://twitter.com/kellybeall_x/status/408715962398294016

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I'm literally so confused who is nelson mandela ? — Casey Mitchell (@caseyMitchell96) December 5, 2013

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Nelson Mandeada — Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) December 5, 2013

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http://twitter.com/h3llobri/status/408718949174374400

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Oh dear (Picture: Twitter)

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(Picture: Gary Beadle/Twitter)

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A truly great man. Rest in peace Nelson Mandela. Your work will never be forgotten. #RIPNelsonMandela pic.twitter.com/gmx4dbdYmb — Ben Illingworth (@BenIllingworth) December 6, 2013

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Nelson Mandela-ela-ela-eh-eh-eh was a great man. That song was a great achievement. — TheNewerBakery (@TheNewerBakery) December 5, 2013