Who was Russell M Nelson? American religious leader who lived up to 101 years

Russell Marion Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday night (September 27). He was 101 years old.

Nelson died at his home in Salt Lake City, church spokesperson Candice Madsen was quoted by the Associated Press as saying.

He joined the religion in young adulthood.

Nelson reportedly spent four decades in the highest levels of church leadership after he was selected in 1984 to join a top church governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

He ascended to the presidency in January 2018 when Thomas S. Monson died. In 2024, he became the first president of the faith to hit the century mark.

Nelson held numerous positions of responsibility in the Church. He served as stake president of the Bonneville Stake from 1964