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Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101

By Emily Pohlsander
Published September 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM CDT

The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died. Russell M. Nelson was 101 years old — the oldest person to have ever led the Salt Lake City-based faith.

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