TV Evangelist Billy Graham dies aged 99
Popular evangelist Billy Graham has died at age 99.
Graham, whose huge rally found audiences on radio and television, preached to a long line of US presidents.
He was featured in the recent mini series “The Crown” as a spiritual adviser to the young Queen Elizabeth II.
Graham was an international media darling, lending his spiritual support to a dozen American presidents, particularly in times of national tragedy.
He had retired to his mountain home at Montreat, N.C., in 2005 after nearly six decades on the road. His final New York City crusade in 2005 was sponsored by 1,400 regional churches from 82 denominations.
“Billy Graham grew up in what most would consider humble, ordinary beginnings but because he yielded himself to God, he was used to accomplish the extraordinary — forever impacting the lives of countless people,” said Family Research Council President Tony Perkins.
