The news of Bishop Eddie Long’s death rocked Atlantans connected to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The longtime pastor died early Sunday morning on Jan. 15 after battling what his church called “an aggressive form of cancer.” His death drew a strong reaction from Atlantans on social media.
Update: Plans announced for visitation and memorial service for Bishop Eddie Long
For more on Long:
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Photos: Bishop Eddie Long through the years
- Bishop Eddie Long dies, church says
- Sign Long’s guestbook and leave your condolences
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