Chandler David Hendry family: Who is AnaLynn Hendry? Wife's IG post with late LDS apologist in focus as fans mourn loss

Online reports have claimed that Chandler David Hendry, an apologist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), was killed in a car accident.

Published on: Aug 9, 2026, 12:25:04 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Online reports have claimed that Chandler David Hendry, affectionately known as ‘Chuck,’ an apologist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), was killed in a car accident in Lehi, Utah. Hendry’s life, family and work are in focus after his death.

Chandler David Hendry family: Who is AnaLynn Hendry? Wife's IG post with late LDS apologist in focus as fans mourn loss (analynnhudson/Instagram)

Hendry’s death was confirmed by Hello Saints, a YouTube channel inviting conversations between LDS and evangelical Christians. “I am so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Chandler Hendry from Restored Truth. He was an influential, up-and-coming voice in the LDS apologetics space. And though it was clear that he quite passionately disagreed with my beliefs, at the end of the day, he is a fellow image-bearer... and a son, brother, husband and friend to many. Praying for God's mercy and presence in the lives of those affected by this tragic loss,” the statement on Facebook reads.

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Hendry was married to AnaLynn Hudson Hendry, according to his Facebook.

Who is AnaLynn Hudson Hendry?

According to AnaLynn’s Facebook, she went to The University of Utah and Mountain View High School. Her last Instagram post featuring her husband is now in focus after his death.

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The post features a carousel of photos, some of hers, and some showing her and Hendry. The post is captioned, “made in the usa🇺🇸”.

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Heartbroken fans commented on the post, with one writing, “Prayers of peace & comfort to you on the loss of your beloved Chandler.” “Thank you for sharing your person with us. He truly made the world a better place. Praying for you,” wrote a user, while another said, “I loved your husband and what he believed. Seriously please reach out if you need anything!”

Hendry was known for running the Restored Truth online platform. His Facebook profile says he is from Midway, Utah, and lived in Meridian, Ohio.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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