M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95
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One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.
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The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are saddened to announce that President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died.
M. Russell Ballard, a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 95. He was second-in-line to become church president.
Ballard was a great-great-grandson of church co-founder Hyrum Smith. Beginning as a young missionary in England, he rose through church leadership ranks.
SALT LAKE CITY (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release) - We are saddened to announce that President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died.
