Personal Life
Smith's wife, Kay, directed the women's ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa for many years. Smith's four children currently work or have worked in the ministry.
On December 27, 2009, in the early morning hours, Smith suffered a minor stroke in his home and was immediately hospitalized. He has since recovered and has returned to the ministry.
Chuck Smith announced during the New Years Day 2012 service that he has lung cancer, and that surgery will be performed sometime in January 2012.
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