SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died, Church officials confirmed late Saturday night. Nelson served as president and prophet for the LDS Church since his calling on Jan. 14, 2018, at the age of 93. Upon his calling to the presidency, Nelson became the second-oldest man to assume leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThroughout his Church service, Nelson regularly encouraged Church members to develop a closer relationship with Christ. As President, he announced the construction of over 100 new temples, including multiple in Utah, more than any Church president before him.