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Utah missionary, 19, dies during Tennessee service

October 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Utah missionary, 19, dies during Tennessee service
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A 19-year-old Latter-day Saint missionary from Utah has died while serving in the Knoxville mission in Tennessee. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the missionary was known for his love of heavy metal music and his dedication to service during his proselytizing work. The Church has not released details about the cause of death. The incident marks another loss in the missionary program, which deploys roughly 60,000 young members annually across the globe.

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