Bishop Eddie Long Confirms ‘Health Challenge’, Requests Privacy

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Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia, has confirmed a “health challenge,” according to the Christian Post.

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In a statement released yesterday, the megachurch pastor said:

“I am recovering from a health challenge that I trust God to deliver me from. It is unrelated to the eating-for-life diet, consisting of mostly raw vegetables, that I am continuing as part of a holistic approach to good health. At this time, my family and I are requesting that you respect our privacy. I truly appreciate your prayers and support for me, my loved ones and my beloved New Birth church family.”

According to the Christian Post, long is allegedly suffering from stage 4 cancer.

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