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Jim Bakker, who lost his televangelist empire in a scandal, dies at 86
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jim Salter | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· October 5, 2026
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Key points His second wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death in a statement. Jim Bakker, a televangelist who built an evangelical empire, has died at the age of 86.
Jim Bakker, a televangelist who built an evangelical empire, has died at the age of 86. His second wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death in a statement. The cause of his death is not immediately clear. Bakker had previously suffered a stroke in 2020. He and his first wife Tammy Faye were known for their TV show "The PTL Club", which was highly successful before they lost their empire due to a sex scandal and financial crimes.
Lori Bakker described Jim as her husband, best friend, and ministry partner. Further details about his life and death are available.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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