President Hinckley passed away tonight

Post by **_Scottie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:16 am

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=2560294

President Hinckley died about an hour ago.

I'm guessing KSL is being flooded with requests, because it keeps timing out on me.

Edited to add: He was always my favorite church leader. He will be missed.

Post by **_KimberlyAnn** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:17 am

My condolences to his family. He lived a long life, but it is still a sad time for people who loved him.

KA

Post by **_CaliforniaKid** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:31 am

Was he sick? This seems so sudden. I am very sorry to hear about it. My heart goes out to his family and to the Church.

Post by **_Boaz & Lidia** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:32 am

So who is next in line? Packer? Monson?

Post by **_Boaz & Lidia** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:32 am

CaliforniaKid wrote:Was he sick? This seems so sudden. I am very sorry to hear about it. My heart goes out to his family and to the Church.

He was 97.

Post by **_Scottie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:33 am

ksl.com appears to be swamped. This is the sum of what we know so far...

Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley has passed away
January 27th, 2008 @ 8:00pm

(KSL News) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced moments ago that President Gordon B. Hinckley has died.

He was 97 years old and was the 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Stay with KSL.com, Eyewitness News, and KSL Newsradio 102.7FM and 1160AM for the latest on the breaking story.

Post by **_Scottie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:34 am

I'm watching the local TV to see what's up. I'll keep you posted.

Post by **_Scottie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:36 am

It appears that he died of natural causes in his home.

_Ray A · Post by **_Ray A** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:38 am

Here's a report from the Salt Lake Tribune: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_8095453

Post by **_Boaz & Lidia** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:38 am

Scottie wrote:It appears that he died of natural causes in his home.

At age 97 I guess an autopsy was not needed.