Actor, producer recall unique connection with President Nelson

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The Tabernacle Choir honored President Nelson, who passed at 101, in a broadcast.

FanX producer Dan Farr credits Nelson, his childhood heart surgeon, with saving his life.

Actor John Rhys-Davies praised Nelson's leadership and attended his 95th birthday celebration.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square paid tribute on Sunday morning to President Russell M. Nelson, who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in a live broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word.

Some of those attending the broadcast at the Tabernacle were actors and celebrities from the FanX comic convention in Salt Lake, which just wrapped up.

Dan Farr, who produces FanX, credits President Nelson – who died Saturday night at age 101 – with saving his life.

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