Pat Robertson is a conservative televangelist, former church minister, best know for being a Christian talk-show host.
Robertson had a stroke on Friday, which was recognised by a family member, and he was rushed to the nearest stroke centre.
Franklin Graham has wished him well in a tweet:
Pray for a full recovery for Pat Robertson @CBNNews. https://t.co/wfboVuCSTZ
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) February 4, 2018
CBN said in a statement that he had an embolic stroke and that after being given tPA, a drug that breaks down blood clots, he "was awake and responsive and able to move all of his limbs."
They added that: "He should be discharged from the hospital on Monday at the latest."
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