Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90 After Scandal
Jimmy Swaggart, a famous preacher, has passed away at the age of 90.
He became well-known in the 1980s for his fiery sermons on TV and his music, drawing in millions of viewers and raising lots of money.
He preached from his church in Louisiana.
However, his career took a turn after he was caught in a scandal involving a prostitute.
Though he apologized and continued preaching, his popularity decreased after the scandal.
He was related to famous musicians, like Jerry Lee Lewis.
For many years he spread his religious message to the masses.
His death was announced on his ministry's Facebook page.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died at 90 from a heart attack.
Swaggart's sermons and gospel music reached millions globally.
He was a prominent figure in the 1980s, leading a Louisiana-based church.
His ministry raised hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Swaggart's career declined after a prostitution scandal in 1987.
- Who
- Jimmy Swaggart
- What
- Jimmy Swaggart, a televangelist, died.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Why
- Swaggart died from a heart attack.
- Name
- Jimmy Swaggart
- Age
- 90
- Cause of Death
- Heart attack
- Known For
- Televangelism, sermons and gospel music
- Related to
- Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley
- Church
- Assemblies of God
- Location of Church
- Louisiana