"Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith's president, has died. He was 85. Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the church announced on its website. Holland, who died in Salt Lake City, led a governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which helps set church policy while overseeing the many business interests of what is known widely as the Mormon church."
"He was the longest-tenured member of the Quorum of the Twelve after President Dallin H. Oaks, making him next in line to lead the church under a long-established succession plan. Oaks, 93, became president of the church and its more than 17 million-strong global membership in October. Henry B. Eyring, who is 92 and one of Oaks' two top counselors, is now next in line for the presidency."
Jeffrey R. Holland died at 85 early Saturday from complications of kidney disease in Salt Lake City. He served on the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the governing body that sets church policy and oversees church business interests. He was the longest-tenured apostle after President Dallin H. Oaks and was next in line to lead the church under its succession plan. Oaks, 93, became president in October, and Henry B. Eyring, 92, is now next in line. Holland had been hospitalized during the Christmas holiday for ongoing health issues. His death creates a vacancy in the Quorum that Oaks will fill, likely by calling a new apostle from a lower-tier leadership council. Holland previously led Brigham Young University and served as a commissioner of the church's global education system.
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