Leader of the LDS Church dies at 101

Published September 28, 2025 9:43am ET



Russell M. Nelson, the oldest president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday at the age of 101.

Nelson died in his home “peacefully,” according to a news release from the LDS Church, also known as the Mormon church. Funeral details have yet to be released.

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