President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the longest-serving in its history, died at the age of 101. The announcement was made on September 28th, 2025, by the Church via its official X account. President Nelson, who led the Church since January 2018, was born on September 9th, 1924. His tenure as president began at age 93, making him the oldest person to assume the role. His passing was confirmed on the Church's official newsroom website, which also provided a link to a memorial page detailing his life and ministry. Details regarding the cause of death or specific funeral arrangements were not immediately available in the announcement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
