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Russell M. Nelson, 101, leader of the LDS Church, died in Salt Lake City, leaving a legacy of reform, global growth, and medical innovation.
Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 101 in Salt Lake City, just over two weeks after his birthday.
He became president in January 2018 at age 93, known for energetic leadership and major reforms, including shortening Sunday meetings, restructuring church units, ending ties with the Boy Scouts, and reversing restrictions on baptizing children of same-sex couples.
A pioneering heart surgeon, he performed Utah’s first open-heart surgery in 1956 and helped develop the heart-lung machine.
Born in Salt Lake City, he served in the Korean War, was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984, and married Dantzel White and later Dr. Wendy Watson.
Under his leadership, the church expanded globally, announced nearly 200 new temples, and strengthened ties with the NAACP and other faiths.
He dedicated the church’s 200th temple at age 100 despite health challenges.
His legacy includes service, innovation, and a commitment to faith and healing.
Russell M. Nelson, 101, líder de la Iglesia SUD, murió en Salt Lake City, dejando un legado de reforma, crecimiento global e innovación médica.