Key Highlights
- He was 85. Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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 next 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. Henry B.
- Eyring, who is 92 and one of Oaks' two top counselors, is now next in line for the presidency.
- Holland had been hospitalized during the Christmas holiday for treatment related to ongoing health complications, the church said.
