Russell M. Nelson , the oldest president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , died Saturday at the age of 101.

Nelson died in his home “peacefully,” according to a news release from the LDS Church, also known as the Mormon church. Funeral details have yet to be released.

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The LDS Church is a week away from its General Conference, a worldwide event where leaders of the Church offer speeches to its 17 million members. Nelson offered his own address during the April General Conference earlier this year. At the time, Nelson’s message was pre-recorded

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