Evangelist Billy Graham, 95, is in the hospital with a respiratory congestion issue, his spokesman confirms to Fox and NBC News. Graham has been hospitalized in the past over similar health concerns. Ref. USAToday
The world's best-known evangelist, the Rev. Billy Graham, has died at age 99, a spokesman told the Associated Press. From a gangly 16-year-old baseball-loving teen who found Christ at a tent revival, Graham went on to become an international media darling, a preacher to 12 presidents and the voice of solace in times of national heartbreak. He was America's pastor. Graham retired to his mountain home at Montreat, N.C., in 2005 after nearly six decades on the road calling people to Christ at 417 all-out preaching and musical events from Miami to Moscow. His final New York City crusade in 2005 was sponsored by 1,400 regional churches from 82 denominations. Ref. USAToday.
Billy Graham lies in honor at U.S. Capitol. World-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, who died last week at age 99, will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and Thursday. Watch live at USA TODAY.com as political leaders pay their respects. Ref. USAToday.