Televangelist Jim Bakker Dead at 86, Per NY Post

“He co-hosted it with his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, until 1989. The Post says the family wrote he finished his race with faith.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Asia Desk
Published 12:59 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Scandal-scarred televangelist Jim Bakker dead at 86: ‘Finished his race with faith’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:59 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Jim Bakker, NY Post.
BBN covered this story before: Bakker Dies at 86; LA Sales Tax Hits 10.25% (October 6).

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New York PostScandal-scarred televangelist Jim Bakker dead at 86: ‘Finished his race with faith’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorChip Darnell, BBN USA! The New York Post reports televangelist Jim Bakker has died at eighty-six. He founded The PTL Club in 1974.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe co-hosted it with his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, until 1989. The Post says the family wrote he finished his race with faith.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Chip. Condolences to his family. Fifty years of television is a long run. Most of my portfolio hasn't lasted that long.