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

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American televangelist Jim Bakker has died at the age of 86. He was widely known for co-founding The PTL Club, a prominent religious broadcasting network.

Bakker's career was marred by significant scandal and legal trouble. He faced public disgrace following a major sex scandal and was subsequently jailed for fraud and conspiracy.

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BBC World (GB) Highlights his marriage to Tammy Faye and criminal charges.
CBS News (US) (US) Focuses on his death at 86 and broadcast career.
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