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Church Leader Russell M. Nelson Passes at 101

9/29/2025

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Nelson's Legacy: Leadership

Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died September 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City at age 101.
He led the church as president since January 14, 2018.
Nelson was a pioneering heart surgeon, performing Utah's first open-heart surgery in 1955.
His tenure included baptisms for children of LGBT parents and 200 new temples.

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Nelson's Compassionate Leadership

The death of Russell M. Nelson drew tributes praising his compassionate leadership and outreach.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called Nelson a 'gentle leader' and a 'voice for peacemaking'.
Former Senator Mitt Romney praised his kindness and prophetic guidance.
Nelson's legacy includes humanitarian work and interfaith dialogue, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide.

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Nelson's Legacy: Leadership

Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died September 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City at age 101.
He led the church as president since January 14, 2018.
Nelson was a pioneering heart surgeon, performing Utah's first open-heart surgery in 1955.
His tenure included baptisms for children of LGBT parents and 200 new temples.

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