Televangelist Jim Bakker dies aged 86 after fraud and sex scandal
The disgraced televangelist who built a media empire with his former wife Tammy Faye has died at the age of 86, his current wife confirmed.
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 6 Oct 2026. Deadline published first, on 6 October at 03:20 UTC; The Guardian US followed 5h 35m later. The most recent article, from The Guardian US, appeared on 6 October at 08:55 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian US (major outlet), Deadline.
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- Jim Bakker
- Tammy Faye Bakker
- Lori Bakker