Rev. Billy Graham Hospitalized in hometown of Asheville, N.C.
The 95-year-old pastor had a recurrence of ongoing respiratory problems.
By Stephen Rex Brown / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 11:35 AM
Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 11:35 AM
CHRIS KEANE/REUTERS
The 95-year-old Rev. Billy Graham is back in the hospital after complaining of respiratory problems, according to a family spokesman.
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The Rev. Billy Graham has been hospitalized in Asheville, N.C. with respiratory problems.
A spokesman for the family confirmed to the Daily News the 95-year-old evangelist was receiving treatment.
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“Mr. Graham is in the hospital with a respiratory congestion issue, similar to what he had a few weeks ago,” said Mark DeMoss, a spokesman for Graham.
“As was the case then, we expect he will be able to return home in a day or two.”
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Charlotte’s WCNC, which first reported the news, said that Graham was being treated at Mission Hospital. A message left with the hospital’s press office wasn’t immediately returned.
The man known as "America’s pastor" has rarely appeared in public since 2005.
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He celebrated his 95th birthday on Nov. 7 in Asheville at an invite-only bash.
Every U.S. President since World War II has met with the pastor, beginning with Harry Truman.
He is also famous for his “Crusades” that would pack stadiums and be viewed by millions on television.
A spokesman for the family confirmed to the Daily News the 95-year-old evangelist was receiving treatment.
RELATED: REV. BILLY GRAHAM IN HOSPITAL, MAY HAVE PNEUMONIA
“Mr. Graham is in the hospital with a respiratory congestion issue, similar to what he had a few weeks ago,” said Mark DeMoss, a spokesman for Graham.
RELATED: THOU SHALL TWEET THE APOCALYPSE? GRAHAM SAYS FACEBOOK, TWITTER MAY PLAY A ROLE IN THE SECOND COMING
Charlotte’s WCNC, which first reported the news, said that Graham was being treated at Mission Hospital. A message left with the hospital’s press office wasn’t immediately returned.
The man known as "America’s pastor" has rarely appeared in public since 2005.
RELATED: WHITE HOUSE GOES ON BIRTHER OFFENSIVE, SLAMS REV. FRANKLIN GRAHAM
He celebrated his 95th birthday on Nov. 7 in Asheville at an invite-only bash.
Every U.S. President since World War II has met with the pastor, beginning with Harry Truman.
He is also famous for his “Crusades” that would pack stadiums and be viewed by millions on television.
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