Jim Bakker

Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built a broadcasting empire with his first wife, Tammy Faye, died on October 5, 2026. He was 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death in a statement shared through his ministry. No cause of death was immediately disclosed, according to the Associated Press. Building the PTL Empire For millions … Read more

Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built a national ministry with his first wife, Tammy Faye, through The PTL Club, has died at 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, announced that he died Monday, October 5. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed, according to. Bakker became one of the most recognizable figures in religious broadcasting … Read more