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US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86

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Jim Bakker, a prominent televangelist, died at age 86 following a long career including co-founding The PTL Club with Tammy Faye Bakker. He was previously imprisoned for fraud and conspiracy charges. The source provides no further details on his death, health, or specific circumstances surrounding his incarceration.

Key points

• Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye Bakker before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.

Context

Jim Bakker was a well-known televangelist who co-founded The PTL Club with Tammy Faye Bakker. He was later imprisoned for fraud and conspiracy charges. The source provides no additional background on his death or health.

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The evidence is limited to a single sentence stating Bakker's death at 86 and his prior imprisonment for fraud and conspiracy. No specific dates of death, cause of death, or details about his health are provided.

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