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Jim Bakker obituary

US television evangelist who preached the ‘prosperity gospel’ before being brought down by a sex scandal and imprisoned for fraud

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

How Jim Bakker became the Johnny Carson of Christian TV

When I was researching my 2017 book, “PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s Evangelical Empire,” I interviewed dozens of former staffers and supporters of PTL, the ministry, television and theme park empire that the Bakkers built starting in the 1970s.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Jim Bakker Dies at 86, and His 2020 Silver Solution COVID Claims Revive Warnings on Permanent Skin Discoloration

Televangelist Jim Bakker died at 86. His 2020 Silver Solution COVID claims drew federal warnings. Colloidal silver can stain skin for life.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Jim Bakker death: Man who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire dies at 86

Jim Bakker, known for his work in Christian television, passed away at the age of 86. He gained fame alongside his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, during the 1980s. Their ministry drew millions of viewers and included the Heritage USA theme park. After facing various controversies, including legal issues, his…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Jim Bakker: Televangelist who lost his empire after sex scandal and fraud convictions dead at 86

Jim Bakker’s death was confirmed by his second wife, Lori Bakker, on Monday

The Independent UK · Oct 6

TV tonight: Rylan Clark goes witch-hunting in Elizabethan Essex

Prof Alice Roberts joins Rylan to investigate witch trials in Chelmsford. Plus: an exposé of the international dog-fighting trade. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

The Substance to The Woman in Cabin 10: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Demi Moore stars in a stunning satire about the tyranny of female beauty standards, while Keira Knightley is a journalist travelling on a luxury yacht when she witnesses someone get tossed overboard

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

9 TV Personalities Who Never Recovered Financially After a Scandal

Television fame can seem unstoppable until a scandal shatters the illusion in an instant. Some TV personalities make headlines—and then fade into uncertainty or bankruptcy. These aren’t just reputational failures—they’re financial disasters with real consequences. For viewers, it’s a cautionary tale: fame and money can evaporate faster than the ratings…

Plunged in Debt · Aug 6, 2025

Elton John’s “Misguided West End Import” Announces Closure Five Days After Opening Night

Elton John's musical Tammy Faye, based on the life of the famous televangelist, has failed to connect with US audiences. The post Elton John’s “Misguided West End Import” Announces Closure Five Days After Opening Night first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 21, 2024

Elton John’s $25m Broadway musical is to close, with announcement coming just days after it opened

‘Tammy Faye’ is set to close next month

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024