“‘I hope they’ll say that he was faithful'”
Watch the video and read the transcript of Katie Couric’s June 2005 conversation with Graham about his last crusade, his legacy and the hardships of aging.
Tag: aging
“Pilgrim’s Progress”
Read an Aug. 14, 2006, Newsweek article about Graham’s twilight years.
“Lion in winter: Billy Graham, hearing and sight failing, pays a visit”
Read an April 1, 2010, Charlotte Observer story about a visit by Graham to the library that bears his name.
“Q & A: Billy Graham on Aging, Regrets, and Evangelicals”
Read a Christianity Today Q-and-A with Graham, posted Jan. 21, 2011, in which he expressed regret for some of his past political involvements.
“In sunset of life, Billy Graham reflects on growing old”
Read an Oct. 4, 2011, Religion News Service story about Nearing Home, in which Graham reflects on growing old. The article is posted by The Christian Century.
“Billy Graham: Death’s Destination”
Read an excerpt from Graham’s 2011 memoir, Nearing Home: Life, Faith and Finishing Well. It’s posted by Christianity Today.
“Squaring Pat Robertson’s Alzheimer’s remarks with the Bible”
Read a Sept. 19, 2011, CNN blog post about televangelist Pat Robertson’s controversial comments advising a husband to divorce his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife.
“Alzheimer’s disease and religious belief”
Read a Sept. 30, 2011, article from 50 Plus Advocate about how religion can help with Alzheimer’s symptoms.
“Alzheimer’s patients might lose memory, but their religious spirit remains”
Read an Oct. 26, 2012, article from GoUpstate about Alzheimer’s patients maintaining their religious spirit despite their illness.