Billy Graham Hospitalized: Evangelist Suffering From Respiratory Problems [UPDATE]

Billy Graham Hospitalized
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2010 file photo, evangelist Billy Graham, 92, speaks during an interview at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday, May 2, 2012 to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, a move that one observer says is highly unusual but another says is in keeping with the minister's moral beliefs. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2010 file photo, evangelist Billy Graham, 92, speaks during an interview at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday, May 2, 2012 to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, a move that one observer says is highly unusual but another says is in keeping with the minister's moral beliefs. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

UPDATE Nov. 21 --

Mission Hospital released a statement to The Huffington Post that stated that Billy Graham returned to his home in Montreat today following a two-day stay in the hospital, where he was admitted for pulmonary-related tests and observations.

"Mr. Graham was alert and in good spirits during his stay," said William R. Hathaway, Chief Medical Officer at Mission Hospital. "We are pleased with the results of Mr. Graham's evaluation."

Evangelist Billy Graham has been hospitalized in North Carolina for respiratory problems, reports WCNC. The 95-year-old was taken to Mission Hospital in Asheville for treatment on Tuesday, but should return home in a couple of days, according to Mark DeMoss, a spokesperson for the Graham family.

Graham was at Mission Hospital a month ago for pulmonary testing prior to his star-studded birthday party.

"Mr. Graham is in the hospital with a respiratory congestion issue, similar to what he had a few weeks ago," DeMoss told WCNC. "As was the case then, we expect he will be able to return home in a day or two. "

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