President Jeffrey R. Holland Passes Away at 85 from Kidney Disease
President Jeffrey R. Holland, aged 85, has passed away after being hospitalized due to kidney disease complications. His death was confirmed by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Details Surrounding His Passing
Holland died at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Saturday while surrounded by family. His hospitalization was made public on Christmas Eve.
Career and Contributions
- Appointed president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 2023.
- Called as an Apostle in 1994.
- Served as a General Authority Seventy for five years prior.
- Held significant positions in the Church’s educational system, including president of Brigham Young University (BYU).
- Worked as commissioner of the Church Educational System (CES) and dean of BYU’s College of Religious Education.
Personal Life and Legacy
Holland was known for his exceptional teaching abilities, as noted by Elder Quentin L. Cook, his missionary companion from the early 1960s. Cook praised Holland’s talent for spreading the gospel, reflecting on their early days together.
Holland’s wife, Patricia Terry, passed away in 2023 due to complications from COVID-19 and respiratory issues. Together, they had three children, and Holland is survived by them, along with 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
