Readers of The Mo’Kelly Report are aware that over the years I poked fun at the bishop and prodded him for various aspects of his ministry.  That time is over.  I wish his family peace and those he impacted (positively and negatively) healing and solace during his time of transition.

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Long was 63 years old.  He is survived by his wife, children Eric, Edward, Jared and Taylor, and three grandchildren.

Long disclosed last year that he was recovering from an undisclosed health challenge. Many had speculated he was ill after he posted a video in August that showed him looking very gaunt.

Long had said he was eating a raw vegan diet and giving up on a “slave menu,’ trusting “God to deliver me from” from the challenge.

On New Birth’s website, Long’s biography reads as follows:

Bishop Eddie L. Long is known worldwide as a pioneering leader, revolutionary mind changer, a family man, and a caring and loving pastor.  As a pioneering leader, Bishop Long is highly regarded for his vision, boldness, and unapologetic courage to walk in the supernatural. As a pastor, he is well respected and loved for his passion to bring souls into the body of Christ and join them to a local church body, and for preaching and teaching messages that change mindsets and encourage hearts.  At home, he is a doting husband to his beautiful wife, First Lady Vanessa Long and loving father to his four children and three grandchildren.  At New Birth, Bishop Long is most loved for being the ‘father of many’ – a pastor who loves God, God’s people, and who speaks life and declares, You shall  NOT die but live to proclaim the goodness of the Lord!

More HERE.