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President Russell M. Nelson, church president and medical pioneer, dies at age 101

President Russell M. Nelson, church president and medical pioneer, dies at age 101
nation9/28/2025

President Russell M. Nelson, a world-renowned heart surgeon, medical pioneer and 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died late Saturday.

SALT LAKE CITY — A world-renowned heart surgeon who saved countless lives throughout his remarkable career, Russell M. Nelson knew "the real power to heal is a gift from God." The medical pioneer and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-... [11551 chars]