Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who established a prominent faith-based organization before resigning amid scandal, has passed away at the age of 86.
La Crosse Eau Claire, WI, October 6, 2026 —
Televangelist Jim Bakker has passed away at the age of 86. Bakker was a prominent figure in faith-based broadcasting, known for establishing a large religious organization.
His career was marked by significant success in television ministry, reaching a wide audience. However, the summary notes that he later resigned amid scandal, an event that significantly impacted his public and professional life. Further details regarding the nature of the scandal or the timeline of his resignation were not provided in the summary.
Bakker’s work in establishing a prominent faith-based organization led him to become a well-known personality within evangelical circles. The organization he founded grew to be a significant entity before his departure.
Information regarding the cause of death, specific dates of his ministry’s founding, or the precise circumstances surrounding his resignation amid scandal were not detailed in the provided summary. The exact timeline of his career milestones, including the period of his greatest prominence and the events leading to his resignation, remain unspecified.
The age of 86 at the time of his passing places his birth year around 1937 or 1938, depending on the exact date of death. His death marks the end of a long and complex public life that spanned decades of religious broadcasting and faced considerable controversy.
Details concerning survivors or memorial services were not included in the summary.
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