At 85, Mandela announced that he would reduce public appearances and spend more time with his family. He joked, “Don’t call me, I’ll call you,” while continuing to support causes through the Foundation. The decision acknowledged age and health, and helped shift attention from the singular public figure toward the institutions and organizers carrying the work forward.
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