Popular Christian evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, whose sermons were broadcast in churches around the country, passed away Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat, North Carolina
This was announced by his nonprofit organization. He was 99 years of age.
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence took to Twitter to note Graham's death.
"The GREAT Billy Graham is dead," Mr. Trump said. "There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man."
Pence said he and his wife Karen were saddened by the news.
"We send our deepest condolences to the Graham family," the vice president said. "Billy Graham's ministry for the gospel of Jesus Christ and his matchless voice changed the lives of millions. We mourn his passing but I know with absolute certainty that today he heard those words, 'well done good and faithful servant.' Thank you Billy Graham. God bless you."
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