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Billy Graham released Thursday from Asheville hospital

The Rev. Billy Graham was released from the hospital Thursday, according to a spokesman.

Graham was admitted into at Mission Health in Asheville on Tuesday for pulmonary-related tests and observation.

"Mr. Graham was alert and in good spirits during his stay," said Dr. William R. Hathaway, chief medical officer at Mission Hospital, in a statement. "We are pleased with the results of Mr. Graham's evaluation."

Graham, who celebrated his 95th birthday on Nov. 7, was admitted at Mission Hospital last month for similar tests.

Throughout the past year, the evangelist has remained in generally good health.

Graham wrote his 32nd book, The Reason for My Hope: Salvation and filmed a new message, My Hope America, which aired this month on some 500 stations across the nation.
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