Billy Graham's Health is Improving, Say Doctors

Billy Graham appears to be recovering from pneumonia

December 5, 2011 RSS Feed Print

ASHEVILLE, N.C.  — Doctors say they're encouraged by the Rev. Billy Graham's improvement as he recovers from pneumonia but haven't set a date for his discharge from a North Carolina hospital.

Officials at Mission Hospital in Asheville say Graham also is progressing in his program of physical therapy and is walking more in the private corridor outside his room.

Graham was admitted Wednesday night after suffering from congestion, a cough and slight fever that was later diagnosed as pneumonia.

The 93-year-old evangelist was visited over the weekend by his son, Franklin Graham, and daughters, Gigi Graham and Anne Graham Lotz and her two daughters. He watched his pastor, Dr. Don Wilton, preach on television as he does at home each Sunday.

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So many people you have blessed, I am one if them. Thank you and may God bless and keep you.

Theresa Odom Ballard of AL 6:38PM January 28, 2012

Having worked at the BGEA in the 80's and meeting Rev. Graham on two separate occasions, I hold him in highest regard in light of his furtherance of the Gospel. I'm glad to hear his health is improving. I'm also pleased his children are close and continuing the ministry. They are all in my prayers.

Wilma Campbell of CA 6:32PM December 07, 2011

Praise be to God for the recent healing of Dr. Billy Graham! I am currently reading his biography and have always placed him as a saint and a hero to thousands of people. I will always remember his crusade in Denver, CO. My wife and I sang in the choir numbering over 5,000 and especially when my dad went forward to accept Jesus as we sang "Just As I Am". When he returned back to us with tears and a glow on his face, it was amazing! I know my dad is loving every moment he is spending in heaven!

Kenn DeBont of CO 1:03PM December 06, 2011

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