Billy Graham Dead At Age 99
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Evangelist Billy Graham died today at 7:46 a.m. ET at age 99.
There will be limited media distributions in the coming days. Instead, the latest media information will be available on BillyGraham.org/Media or DeMoss.com/BillyGraham including background information, high-resolution photos and historical b-roll footage.
A MEDIA CENTER will open in the next 24 hours at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters in Charlotte. This location will serve as the primary information center for all matters concerning the death of Billy Graham.
THERE WILL BE A COMPREHENSIVE MEDIA BRIEFING AT THE MEDIA CENTER IN CHARLOTTE. The opening of the Media Center, and the exact date and time of the media briefing will be announced soon.
- Media Center Phone: 704.401.3335 (will be activated in several hours)
- Media Center Address: 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201
A full obituary, schedule of subsequent media briefings and the latest media information will be available at BillyGraham.org/Media, DeMoss.com/BillyGraham and the Charlotte Media Center.
Media credentials are required for coverage of all memorial events on-site at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201). Every member of the media must apply for media credentials by filling out the form located at BillyGraham.org/Media or DeMoss.com/BillyGraham.
Credentials are for working media only. Individuals must be on an official assignment by an accredited media outlet in order to obtain a credential. (Freelancers must provide proof of assignment from an editor.)
Submission of an application does not guarantee the approval of a media credential. After review, media will be notified via email whether the application has been approved or denied.
The media entrance is the Billy Graham Library entrance (located off Westmont Drive). Upon arrival, media must present a photo ID and one of the following: a working press identification, an official media outlet business card or a letter on outlet letterhead.
Limited space will be available for media to attend the funeral and separate credentials are required. Details will be made available on BillyGraham.org/Media or DeMoss.com/BillyGraham as information is confirmed.
PUBLIC INFORMATION: The following toll-free phone number is available for the GENERAL PUBLIC: 877.247.2426. Public information is also available online at BillyGraham.org.
GENERAL PUBLIC Information: 877.247.2426 or BillyGraham.org
SOURCE Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
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