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Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at his home in Salt Lake City after 10 p.m. local time, church officials said.

Nelson was the oldest serving president in the history of the LDS Church and died peacefully, the church said.

Nelson served as an apostle beginning in 1984 and became the church's leader in 2018. His ministry spanned more than 30 countries and U.S. territories.

He was also an internationally recognized heart surgeon who helped develop an artificial heart and lung machine.

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Tributes poured in on social media for the faith leader.

"Sharon and I extend our gratitude

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