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Utah leaders have praised the leadership and kindness of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many highlighted his peacemaking and temple-building efforts.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee described how President Nelson performed open-heart surgery on both of his maternal grandparents on the same day.

SALT LAKE CITY — Reaction to the death of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began pouring in Sunday.

The church president and prophet died just after 10 p.m. Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City . He celebrated his 101st birthday on Sept. 9.

"Today we mourn the passing of President Russell M. Nelson — a prophet of God, a gentle leader, and a voice for peacemaking,

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