 In November 2011, Paisley announced to his congregation, which he had led for over 60 years, that he would retire as minister.He delivered his final sermon to a packed attendance at the Martyrs' Memorial Hall on 18 December 2011, and finally retired from his religious ministry at the age of 85, on 27 January 2012.In February 2012, Paisley was admitted to hospital with heart problems.