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Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at age 101

He was the oldest-ever president of the church after being appointed to lead in January 2018

Nelson is survived by his wife, Wendy Watson, eight of his 10 children, 57 grandchildren and over 167 great-grandchildren

Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died. He was 101.

Nelson died at his home in Salt Lake City around 10 p.m. local time on Saturday, Sept. 27, according to a statement from the church.

The religious leader was the oldest-ever president of the church. He became an Apostle in April 1984 and was appointed to lead on Jan. 14, 2018.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Wendy Watson and eight of his 10 children

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