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In 2011 Oprah Winfrey named Mattie as one of her all time most memorable guests in the 25 year history of her show.

During the final studio audience taping, Mattie's mom and Oprah shared memories of Mattie, discussed his life story in the " Messenger " book, and Oprah called him " a messenger for our times.

" Both during the show and in her June, 2011, " O The Magazine ," Oprah shared that Mattie was the singular force who changed her mind about ending her program at 20 years.

Mattie encouraged her to go ' five more years ' for a number of reasons, a decision she considered, made, and has ' never regretted.