( CNN ) -- The Rev . Billy Graham , the 88-year-old legendary Christian evangelist , was hospitalized in North Carolina early Saturday for evaluation and treatment of intestinal bleeding . Evangelist Billy Graham speaks at the Billy Graham Library dedication on May 31 , 2007 , in Charlotte , North Carolina . He was admitted to the Mission Health and Hospitals in Asheville , North Carolina , near his home in Montreat , and is listed in fair condition , a hospital spokesman said in a written statement . `` Mr. Graham 's physicians said the illness does not appear to be life-threatening , as Mr. Graham 's condition had stabilized over the hours following admission and treatment . `` An upper endoscopy and a bleeding scan showed no areas of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract . The physicians say the bleeding may have come from diverticuli , small pouches that can form in the lower intestine . These may become irritated and bleed . A diverticular bleed often begins suddenly and may stop on its own . '' Graham 's wife , Ruth Bell Graham , died in June . E-mail to a friend .
Christian evangelist Billy Graham , June , in fair condition . Admitted to the Mission Health and Hospitals in Asheville , Asheville . Physicians say the bleeding may be diverticulitis .