Evangelist Billy Graham Defies Death
Nov. 30 2014, Published 1:44 p.m. ET
Despite a long, hard battle with pneumonia this year, famed TV evangelist Billy Graham is still going strong at 96!
Graham celebrated his birthday Nov. 7 at his mountaintop home in Montreat, N.C., The National ENQUIRER reports.
Dad's in relatively good health - he's hard of hearing and can't see very well but his mind is still clear," said his son Rev. Franklin Graham, who now heads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
- 'Diddy' Heard for First Time Behind Bars During Emotional Birthday Call: Jailed Rapper Praises His Kids' 'Strength'
- Joe Exotic Dumps Fiancé: Caged Tiger King Star Proposed to 33-Year-Old Jailed Mexican Gangbanger Lover Behind Bars
- Tragic One Direction Singer Liam Payne Dead Aged 31 After Horror Hotel Balcony Plunge: Celeb Tributes Pour In as Images Emerge of Smashed Up Hotel Room Strewn With White Powder and 'Drugs Foil'
DAILY. BREAKING. CELEBRITY NEWS. ALL FREE.
Franklin says Billy is "in relatively good health" despite Billy suffering from macular degeneration and Parkinson's disease.
"Dad said he thought he might live to 100 now. And I hope he does."
For more on the Billy Graham, including an exclusive photo from his 96th birthday party, pick up the latest issue of The ENQUIRER, on stands now!