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Jim Bakker, Christian TV Pioneer, Passes Away
6 Oct
Summary
- Televangelist Jim Bakker, known for pioneering Christian television, has died.
- His wife, Lori Bakker, announced his passing, highlighting his 66 years of ministry.
- Bakker's life was notably depicted in the 2021 film 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'.
Jim Bakker, a prominent televangelist who faced scandal in the 1980s before returning to television, has died at the age of 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, shared the news late Monday, describing him as a pioneer of Christian television and a devoted husband of 66 years.
Lori Bakker stated that her husband deeply loved people and the ministry, with his heart remaining focused on God's work even in his final days. His voice, vision, and legacy are expected to endure.
Bakker's tumultuous life and former marriage to Tammy Faye were famously chronicled in the 2021 film 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye.' Jessica Chastain received an Oscar for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker, to whom Jim was married until 1992.
