‘He sleeps through meetings, repeats himself, forgets things’ — Why an apostle wanted to change how LDS presidents are picked

Hugh B. Brown saw the problem firsthand with David O. McKay and Joseph Fielding Smith. His solution: Retire all apostles at age 70.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Former church Presidents David O, McKay, left, and his immediate successor, Joseph Fielding Smith. Fellow apostle Hugh B. Brown noticed health limitations in the two aging leaders.