Scandal-plagued preacher Jim Bakker, who built a television empire with ex-wife Tammy Faye, dies at 86

Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a Christian television empire, died Monday at the age of 86.

'It is with a broken heart that I share that my beloved husband, Jim Bakker, went home to be with the Lord this evening,' his wife, Lori Bakker, wrote.

Lori said Bakker's final moments were filled with faith after he devoted 66 years of his life to preaching the gospel.

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