Bill Bright
William R. Bright (October 19, 1921 – July 19, 2003) was an American evangelist. In 1951 at the University of California, Los Angeles, he founded Campus Crusade for Christ as a ministry for university students. In 1952 he wrote The Four Spiritual Laws. In 1979 he produced the film Jesus.
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| Born | October 19, 1921 Coweta, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 2003 (aged 81) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeastern State University Princeton Theological Seminary Fuller Theological Seminary |
| Known for | Campus Crusade for Christ |
| Spouse | Vonette Zachary Bright |
In 1996 Bill Bright was awarded the $1.1 million Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, and donated the money to promote the spiritual benefits of fasting and prayer. In 2001 he stepped down as leader of the organization and Steve Douglass became president. He died in 2003.
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