SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Many of Utah's political leaders are reacting to the death of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson.

The 17th president of the church passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at his home in Salt Lake City, according to church officials. He was 101.

Gov. Spencer Cox

"Today we mourn the passing of President Russell M. Nelson — a prophet of God, a gentle leader, and a voice for peacemaking," Cox said. "He built bridges across faith traditions and cultures, serving God’s children throughout the world. Abby and I will forever treasure our moments with him."

"'Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!'” Cox wrote on Facebook.

Sen. John Curtis

"Few lives have been lived as fully and faithf

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