Graham (above in 2005 at his final crusade in NYC)
The man known as 'America's Pastor' has been called home after a lifetime devoted to his faith. He was 99.
Graham, passed away of natural causes at his North Carolina home. He had served as a spiritual leader to hundreds of millions of Americans as well as multiple presidents.
He was a close friend to Dr. Martin Luther King, who credited him with some of the success of the Civil Rights Movement (pair above in 1957)
Graham also traveled extensively, giving leadership summits and preaching in over 185 countries. He became the first spiritual leader to take advantage of telecasts, reaching millions through television and radio appearances.
He is survived by his five children with wife Ruth Bell, who passed away in 2007, and 19 grandchildren.
He was a close friend to Dr. Martin Luther King, who credited him with some of the success of the Civil Rights Movement (pair above in 1957)
Graham also traveled extensively, giving leadership summits and preaching in over 185 countries. He became the first spiritual leader to take advantage of telecasts, reaching millions through television and radio appearances.
He is survived by his five children with wife Ruth Bell, who passed away in 2007, and 19 grandchildren.
