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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 died Saturday in Salt Lake City at age 101, according to a release on Church News. Nelson was born Sept. 9, 1924, the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have 10 children. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. Nelson was called as a ...
