WorldPingJim Bakker Dies: Televangelist Was 86
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Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built a media empire with former wife Tammy Faye Bakker, has died.
In a social media post, Bakker’s wife Lori Bakker shared the news of his death.
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- Reported by Deadline and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:20:05 UTC.
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