Jim Bakker, former PTL televangelist, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who inspired songs by Ozzy, Genesis, dead at 86

Louder • 06 oct. 22h18

Jim Bakker, known for hosting The PTL Club and later convicted of fraud, died at 86, prompting statements from his wife and recalling his influence on several rock songs.

Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire but fell into disgrace, dies at 86

CBS News • 06 oct. 13h24

Jim Bakker, co-founder of the PTL television ministry, died in Missouri at age 86. He had been active in Christian broadcasting for decades despite past legal troubles.

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

WRAL • 06 oct. 07h26

Jim Bakker, co-founder of the PTL Club televangelism network, died on Monday at age 86. His second wife said the cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

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

NPR • 06 oct. 05h57

Jim Bakker, co-founder of the PTL Club televangelism network, died at age 86; his career spanned early success, a 1980s scandal, prison time and a later return to broadcasting.

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a faith-based empire before resigning amid scandal, dies at 86

CNN • 06 oct. 03h51

Jim Bakker, the once-prominent televangelist who built the PTL ministry and later returned to broadcasting, died at age 86. His wife Lori announced his death without providing a cause.