Jim Bakker, the televangelist who co-founded the 'PTL Club' television show with his first wife Tammy Faye, has died at the age of 86. Bakker was known for building a significant evangelical empire, which eventually collapsed due to a sex scandal and financial crimes.
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Jim Bakker, televangelist and co-founder of 'PTL Club,' dies at 86
Jim Bakker, a prominent televangelist and co-founder of 'The PTL Club,' has passed away at 86. He was known for creating a successful evangelical empire that later faced downfall due to scandals.
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Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
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Jim Bakker, televangelist and co-founder of 'PTL Club,' dies at 86