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Scandal-scarred televangelist Jim Bakker dead at 86: ‘Finished his race with faith’

Jim Bakker rose to prominence after founding “The PTL Club,” a Christian television show he co-hosted with his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, from 1974 to 1989.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NY Post ·
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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Oct 6, 2026, 4:08 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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