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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

KPRC 2 Houston By Associated Press Oct 5, 2026 · 11:15 PM 2 min read 8 views 0 comments

Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86 — Image: KPRC 2 Houston

Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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