Gordon B. Hinckley
1910–2008 (age 98)
Religious leader
Biography
Gordon B. Hinckley served as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, guiding millions with a message of faith, hope, and humanitarian care. His leadership emphasized temple building, family unity, and humanitarian service across the world.
He traveled widely to comfort congregations, support charities, and emphasize the importance of compassion, leaving an enduring imprint on the church and on global communities that flourished under his guidance.