Who Is the Next Prophet of the LDS Church? Russell Nelson Dies at Age 101

Russell Nelson dies at age 101. (Credit: Intellectual Reserve Inc.)

With the death of Russell M. Nelson at 101, the question of who will become the next prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is immediate and unavoidable.

Russell M. Nelson died at his home in Salt Lake City on 27 September 2025, the Church announced, describing the passing as 'peaceful' and noting he was the oldest president in the Church's history.