#35: Billy Graham
$25 Million Fortune
In remembrance of the late Billy Graham, who passed away at the age of 99 in 2018, we reflect on his profound legacy in American Christianity. Dubbed the unofficial “national clergyman” by The New York Times. One of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century, renowned for his annual Billy Graham Crusades from 1947 to 2005, where over 3.2 million souls embraced faith in Jesus Christ.

His radio and TV broadcasts reached an audience of 2.2 million, solidifying his status as a spiritual icon. Beyond the pulpit, he offered counsel to U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama. Graham’s enduring impact lives on through his real estate holdings and book royalties, a testament to his unwavering dedication to spreading the Gospel.