South African Ex-Prez FW De Klerk passes away at age 85

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On Thursday early morning, former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk took his last breath at the age of 85.

De Klerk was the last white president of the country, and he served from 1989 to 1994.

The news of his demise was shared by his fund, that stated, "It is with the deepest sadness that the FW de Klerk Foundation must announce that former President FW de Klerk died peacefully at his home in Fresnaye earlier this morning following his struggle against mesothelioma cancer. De Klerk was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife Elita, his children Jan and Susan and his grandchildren."