(Reuters) -South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90. He was a veteran in the fight against white minority rule.

Here are his reactions.

PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

“The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed us a liberated South Africa.

“Desmond Tutu is a patriot unmatched; a leader in principle and pragmatic who gave meaning to the biblical insight, that faith without works was dead.”

THABO MAKGOBA ARCHBISHOP OF CAP TOWN

“Desmond Tutu is remembered for his moral strength, moral courage, and clear thinking. He was with people. Both in public and private, he wept because he experienced the pain of other people. And he laughed – no, not just laughed, he cackled with delight when he shared their joy.”

NELSON-MANDELA FOUNDATION

His contributions to the fight against injustice are only matched by his deep thinking on the possibility of human societies achieving liberatory futures. A remarkable human being. He was a thinker. An example of a leader. A shepherd.”

JOHN STEENHUISEN, LEADER SOUTH AFRICAN OPPOSITION PARTY DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

The South African giant, a true South African, has passed away today. His spirit will continue to live in South Africa’s everyday generosity and the continued efforts of South Africans to make South Africa a successful, united country for everyone. His moral guidance was there to guide us when we got lost.

UK DEPUTY MINISTER DOMINIC RAAB

“We are sad to learn of Desmond Tutu’s death. This was an incredible figure that I had the opportunity to see in The Hague, when he was helping victims of war crime. His adage, ‘Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument’, has never felt more apt.”

ARCHBISHOP IN CANTERBURY JUSTIN WELBY

“Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a prophet and priest, a man of words and action – one who embodied the hope and joy that were the foundations of his life. In our deepest sorrows, we are grateful for his life. We pray that he may find peace now and be crowned with glory.

NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER JONAS GaHR STOERE

“A small man of great courage who demonstrated the power to forgive and reconcile… Tutu was arguing that abuse and injustice must be remembered, but must also be dealt with if society is to progress.

BERNICE KING DAUGHTER OF MARTIN LUTHER KING

“I’m saddened to learn of the death of global sage, human rights leader, and powerful pilgrim on earth … we are better because he was here.”

BASIM NAEEM, SENIOR OFFICIAL WITH PALESTINIAN ISLAMIST MILITANT GROUP HAMAS

Our Palestinian people have lost a powerful supporter for their march to freedom and independence. His entire life was spent fighting racism, defending human rights, and particularly on the Palestinian Land.

WASEL ABU Youssef, MEMBREE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE PALESTINE LBERATION ORGANIZATION

Father Desmond Tutu was a major supporter of the Palestinian cause. His support for the Palestinians’ freedom was a constant theme and he strongly opposed Apartheid and Israeli occupation.

BRITISH BILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMAN, RICHARD BRANSON

“The world has lost one giant. A brave leader, an irrepressible delight, a deep thinker, and a close friend, he was truly a great man. “He used his extraordinary moral courage to help us all bridge the divides.