Jerry Falwell has passed away.

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

Jerry Falwell dead.

It's at the top as breaking news in addition to the story.

 

[Robinrs]

Wow, you guys are faster than CNN who has him as unresponsive!

 

[Deb in IA]

I was just about to post the earlier news, that he was found unconscious in his office after he missed a meeting, and was "gravely serious".


(Being found unconscious is never a good thing . . . )

 

[SwedishMeatball]

Charlie just interrupted AMC to announce his death.

 

[Poohbear123]

Just released the news on Fox 3 minutes ago. Fox is Fast!

 

[BelleBoo&AmisMum]

Wow, you guys are faster than CNN who has him as unresponsive!

AP is reporting he died. I just happened to open the MSNBC homepage and saw it.

 

[mrsltg]

Wow. I certainly disagreed with him more than I agreed, but I wish him peace. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

 

[Chicago526]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3176379

LYNCHBURG, Va. May 15, 2007 (AP)



Print The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and built the religious right into a political force, died Tuesday shortly after being found unconscious in his office at Liberty University, a school executive said. He was 73.

This is a breaking news update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) The Rev. Jerry Falwell was hospitalized in "gravely serious" condition after being found unconscious Tuesday in his office at Liberty University, a school executive said.

Ron Godwin, the university's executive vice president, said Falwell, 73, was found unresponsive around 10:45 a.m. and taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Godwin said he was not sure what caused the collapse, but he said Falwell "has a history of heart challenges."

"I had breakfast with him, and he was fine at breakfast," Godwin said. "He went to his office, I went to mine, and they found him unresponsive."

Godwin said Falwell was receiving emergency care. A hospital spokeswoman said she had "no information to release at this time."

Falwell, a television evangelist who founded the Moral Majority, became the face of the religious right in the 1980s. He later founded the conservative Liberty University and serves as its president.

Falwell survived two serious health scares in early 2005. He was hospitalized for two weeks with what was described as a viral infection, then was hospitalized again a few weeks later after going into respiratory arrest. Later that year, doctors found a 70 percent blockage in an artery, which they opened with stents.

Liberty University's commencement is scheduled for Saturday, with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich as the featured speaker.


Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.

 

[Colson39]

I first heard this on MSNBC, then CNN, then Fox. They all pretty much get their news at the same time anyways, and the only person I ever trust with stuff like that is the AP anyways since they take the time to properly source their news.

Didn't agree with the guy at all, but I know a lot of people will be affected by this, and I'm sorry to them and his family and friends.

 

[perdidobay]

While I'm sorry for his grieving family, I won't miss him a bit....I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

 

[TurboKitty]

While I'm sorry for his grieving family, I won't miss him a bit....I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

Written much better than I ever could.

 

[DawnCt1]

Very sad. He loved The Lord and I have no doubt that he is rejoicing with Him now.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

While I'm sorry for his grieving family, I won't miss him a bit....I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

Perfectly said, and I agree.

 

[sotoalf]

I'm sorry for his family, but good riddance. What an ignorant, depraved, and vile man – and like the truly ignorant and vile he reveled in it. If they are angels, let's hope they're gay, Jewish, and/or Muslim.

 

[Galahad]

I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

Well put. I think it's almost certain that he will. I too hope he has peace.

 

[TerriP]

While I'm sorry for his grieving family, I won't miss him a bit....I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

Much MUCH nicer than anything I could think to say. I'll keep mum and just "Ditto" what perdidobay said.

 

[grlpwrd]

I didn't like him or his beliefs, but God rest his soul....

 

[DawnCt1]

I'm sorry for his family, but good riddance. What an ignorant, depraved, and vile man – and like the truly ignorant and vile he reveled in it. If they are angels, let's hope they're gay, Jewish, and/or Muslim.

Actually I found him a peaceful, optimistic and well informed man. I am actually stunned by your "Jewish" comment. I have never heard him to be antisemitic and as a Christian, he was well aware that the Jews are God's chosen people.

 

[sotoalf]

Nah, why be nice? Some of Jerry's sparkling bon mots:

"I had a student ask me, "Could the savior you believe in save Osama bin Laden?" Of course, we know the blood of Jesus Christ can save him - and then he must be executed."

"Billy Graham is the chief servant of Satan."

"The ACLU is to Christians what the American Nazi party is to Jews."

"Grown men should not be having sex with prostitutes unless they are married to them."

Truly Jerry missed his true calling. He could have been Carlos Mencia.

 

[MUFFYCAT]

While I'm sorry for his grieving family, I won't miss him a bit....I hope he finds a much more loving God than the one he espoused.

Thanks.You staeted that perfectly.