The Church has issued the following statement:
“With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today [September 27] at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of the Church.”
To read a full biography of President Nelson, along with photos and videos, see the article “Remembering the Life of President Russell M. Nelson” in the Church Newsroom.