Melania Trump reacted Wednesday to the sad news that legendary Evangelist Billy Graham had passed away earlier in the day at his home of natural causes. He was 99 years old.
“Saddened by the loss of Evangelist Billy Graham. He led an impactful life, touching so many people with his spiritual teachings. He will be deeply missed,” the first lady tweeted shortly after news broke.
FILE PHOTO: Evangelist Billy Graham speaks during the final day of his Crusade at Flushing Meadows Park in New York June 26, 2005. REUTERS/Keith Bedford/File Photo
Saddened by the loss of Evangelist Billy Graham. He led an impactful life, touching so many people with his spiritual teachings. He will be deeply missed.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) February 21, 2018
President Donald Trump also commented on the loss of the “GREAT Billy Graham” and that there was “nobody like him.”
“The GREAT Billy Graham is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
The GREAT Billy Graham is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2018
A throwback photo shared on Twitter from a 95th birthday celebration for the Christian leader showed the first lady and Trump with Graham.
#FlashbackFriday: Special guests celebrated Pastor Billy Graham’s 95th. Among them- @realDonaldTrump @MELANIATRUMP. pic.twitter.com/2lgDOlhyFL
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@DanScavino) February 20, 2016