Jim Bakker, Televangelist Figure Associated with PTL Club, Dies at 86
Jim Bakker, a prominent televangelist known for the "PTL Club" and associated with sex and money scandals, has died at the age of 86.
Columbia, SC, October 6, 2026 — Jim Bakker, a well-known figure in televangelism, has died at the age of 86. He was widely recognized for his role in the “PTL Club” television program.
Bakker’s career was marked by significant public attention and, later, considerable controversy. The “PTL Club,” which he co-hosted with his then-wife Tammy Faye Bakker, became a prominent platform in Christian broadcasting during the 1970s and 1980s.
His public life became intertwined with scandals involving allegations of sex and financial impropriety. These controversies eventually led to his downfall and legal troubles.
Further details regarding the cause of death or specific circumstances surrounding his passing were not immediately available.
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