Known for his trademark cigar, which he recluctantly gave up due to health reasons, Cuban leader and guerrilla revolutionary Fidel Castro passed away on Friday in Havana at 90. His death sparked both glowing tributes and sharp criticism for his political ideologies and diplomatic stance.
As soon as the news of his death broke out, #FidelCastro began trending worldwide, even in India. Following are tweets that lamented his death:
Legendary #FidelCastro, someone who was popular in all parts of the world, hero worshipped by millions, passes away. Condolences,RIP
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 26, 2016
Dear Comrade #FidelCastro has died. I can't begin to express the sorrow I feel about one of the greatest Revolutionaries who ever lived.
— Gloria La Riva (@GloriaLaRiva) November 26, 2016
#FidelCastro indelible mark on world history, love him or hate him. An impactful figure.
— Ron Choudhury (@choudhury_ron) November 26, 2016
RIP #FidelCastro.
— sepehr davar (@Sepehr911) November 26, 2016
He had his many many flaws, but he was a true revolutionary. A true fighter.#Fidel was one of a kind... pic.twitter.com/wLeplEocYr
#EndOfAnEra as world's last living #communist legend dies.. #Cuba next in the globalization fold? #RIP #FidelCastro !
— Kunal Kishore (@KunalUNODC) November 26, 2016
My hero is no more. But heroic ideas do not die.
— Sudheendra Kulkarni (@SudheenKulkarni) November 26, 2016
'Two cheers for #FidelCastro. World'lll miss him'
My 2008... https://t.co/XGQwmWfs7h
But there were others who disagreed with those calling him a revolutionary, and felt he was nothing but a dictator.
A tyrant is dead + a new beginning can dawn on the oppressed island of #Cuba.#Cuban ppl must b guaranteed #liberty, #democracy, #humanrights
— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) November 26, 2016
I'm just sorry that #FidelCastro got to die peacefully in his sleep, instead of a firing squad like those to which he sent thousands. #cuba
— Phineas Fahrquar (@irishspy) November 26, 2016
Good riddance to one of the most vicious mass murderers in history. #FidelCastro
— Slip6not (@Slip6not) November 26, 2016
As much as I'd like to agree, Castro wasn't a "revolutionist." Why? He was a horrible person and brutal dictator! 😕 #FidelCastro
— Savannah Brich (@SavvyB2619) November 26, 2016
