Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away Saturday night.

The church announced that Nelson died shortly after 10 p.m., passing peacefully at his home.

He was the 17th LDS prophet and president. He was the oldest in the church's history, having turned 101 years old earlier this month.

Nelson became the head of the Salt Lake City-based faith in 2018 after the passing of President Thomas S. Monson. He became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984. He was a heart surgeon before his full-time church leadership calling.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the Sunday morning session of General Conference on Oct. 4, 2020.

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