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Utah leaders have praised the leadership and kindness of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many highlighted his peacemaking and temple-building efforts.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee described how President Nelson performed open-heart surgery on both of his maternal grandparents on the same day.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah and national leaders in government, business and religion on Sunday reacted to the death of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with sadness and gratitude for his life of service and ministry.

The church president and prophet died just after 10 p.m. Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City . He celebrated his 101st birthday on Sept. 9.

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