The Rev. Billy Graham was admitted to a hospital on...

The Rev. Billy Graham was admitted to a hospital on Nov. 30, 2011, near his home in western North Carolina to be tested for pneumonia after suffering from congestion, a cough and a slight fever, his spokesman said. (Dec. 20, 2010) Credit: AP

Evangelist Billy Graham was released from a North Carolina hospital after a bout with pneumonia, a hospital spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Graham, 93, returned to his home in Montreat, N.C., after a six-day stay in the hospital.

"I am grateful for the many thoughts and prayers expressed by individuals across the country and around the world during my stay at Mission Hospital," Graham said in a statement.

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