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Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101
President Russell M. Nelson leaves a legacy of touching hearts. He was an internationally acclaimed heart surgeon, but it was the way he touched people’s hearts with his love and testimony that made Nelson a friend to thousands around the world. Nelson, the 17th president in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the one who had lived the longest, died Saturday in Salt Lake City at age 101, according to news release from the church "With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ...