Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Long was the senior pastor New Birth Missionary Baptist MegaChurch in Atlanta.
His life was filled with controversies from being accused of stealing money to sexual assault of young men in the church.
He hadn’t been looking very well lately, but never confirmed what the sickness way.
BREAKING NEWS: I have confirmed the death of @BishopEddieLong. New Birth will be releasing a statement shortly. @tvonetv #NewsOneNow
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 15, 2017