Billy Graham hospitalised (13.10.08)

Evangelist Billy Graham was hospitalised over the weekend after tripping and falling over one of his dogs at his North Carolina home.

The 89-year-old, who turns 90 on 7 November, was taken to hospital suffering discomfort and bruising. He was listed in fair condition with physicians confirming that there are no signs broken bones. It's likely that he could be heading home early this week, according to reports.

For six decades, Graham led a worldwide crusade-based ministry that packed stadiums with believers and allowed him to counsel every U.S. president since Harry Truman.

Earlier this year, Graham had elective surgery to update a shunt that controls excess fluid on his brain. The shunt was first installed in 2000 and drains fluid from through a small tube, relieving excess pressure that can cause symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease.

Graham has also suffered from prostate cancer and macular degeneration. He was hospitalized last year for nearly two weeks after experiencing intestinal bleeding.