The Mormon church says President Thomas S. Monson has passed away. Monson became president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2008. The Mormon church faced intense public scrutiny during Monson's term, including a divisive vote over gay marriage, a hotly-debated policy for same-sex couples, and a high-profile Mormon candidate for U.S. President.
A church spokesman says Monson passed away Tuesday night at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 90.
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