Elder W. Mark Bassett, a respected leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 59. He died in St. George, Utah, after suffering a traumatic brain injury, while surrounded by his family.
The Church confirmed his death in an official statement on its website. At the time of his passing, Bassett was serving as a General Authority Seventy and was also the Executive Director of the Missionary Department, where he oversaw global missionary and proselytizing efforts.
Who Was Elder W. Mark Bassett?
Elder Bassett was born on August 14, 1966, in Carmichael, California. He earned his degree from Brigham Young University in 1991 and later built a career in the private sector, working as an accountant and executive in the wholesale automobile auction industry.
Before his senior church leadership role, he also served as a missionary in Guatemala. In April 2016, he was called as a General Authority Seventy, marking the beginning of his full-time service in church leadership.
Elder W. Mark Bassett Cause of Death
Elder W. Mark Bassett passed away due to complications from a traumatic brain injury. He died peacefully in St. George, Utah, in the presence of his family.
Elder W. Mark Bassett Family
Elder Bassett is survived by his wife, Angela Brasher Bassett, and their five children. The couple was married on December 20, 1989, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is also survived by grandchildren. He was known as a devoted family man who balanced his church responsibilities with strong personal commitments to his family.
Elder W. Mark Bassett Net Worth
There is no verified or official information available about the net worth of Elder W. Mark Bassett, the General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder W. Mark Bassett Career and Church Service
Bassett's church service began with his missionary assignment in Guatemala. After years of professional work in the private sector, he transitioned into full-time church leadership. As a General Authority Seventy, he played an important role in church administration, training, and missionary work worldwide. His leadership in the Missionary Department involved guiding global outreach efforts of the church.