LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland, whose eloquence was exceeded only by his benevolence, dies at 85
1940 — 2025: Known for his powerful and poetic sermons, he rose from southern Utah roots to become a master teacher.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland during an interview in 2009. He died Saturday, Dec. 27, at age 85.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.