Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101 The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died. Russell M. Nelson was 101 years old — the oldest person to have ever led the Salt Lake City-based faith. Obituaries Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101 Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101 Listen · 3:27 3:27 The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died. Russell M. Nelson was 101 years old — the oldest person to have ever led the Salt Lake City-based faith. Sponsor Message Sponsor Message