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Salt Lake City: Jeffrey Holland, LDS apostle, dies

PUBLISHED Dec 27, 2025, 7:37 AM ET

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Salt Lake City: Jeffrey Holland, LDS apostle, dies

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Salt Lake City, Jeffrey Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died early Saturday at age 85 from complications associated with kidney disease, church officials said. Holland had served as an apostle since 1994 and as BYU president in the 1980s. He had been hospitalized over the Christmas holiday and experienced serious illness in 2023. Under church succession rules, Henry B. Eyring is now next in line after President Dallin H. Oaks. Tributes came from church and state leaders. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1974–1976: Holland served as dean of BYU’s College of Religious Education.
1976–1980: Holland served as Commissioner of the Church Educational System.
1980–1989: Holland served as president of Brigham Young University.
23rd June 1994: Holland was ordained an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve.
27th December 2025: The Church announced Holland died from kidney disease complications.

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Who Benefited

Senior church leaders, including Henry B. Eyring, gained immediate clarity about succession and institutional continuity following Holland’s death, allowing the Church to proceed under established leadership procedures.

Who Impacted

Members of the LDS Church, Holland’s family, colleagues, and students lost a longtime spiritual leader, educator and public figure whose ministry and teaching affected millions.