Megachurch pastor Eddie Long died Sunday morning at the age of 63 after a battle with an “aggressive form of cancer,” according to a statement issued by the Atlanta-area New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. “Bishop Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth, transitioned from this life early Sunday morning after a gallant private fight with an aggressive form of cancer,” the statement read. Long delivered his final sermon to the church earlier this month. In 2010, Long was accused of sexual abuse by four male members of his congregation who claimed Long used his influence as pastor to coerce them into a sexual relationship. Long is survived by his wife, Vanessa; his four children, Eric, Edward, Jared and Taylor; and three grandchildren.

Source: Huffington Post January 15, 2017 18:15 UTC