Summary
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passed away at the age of 90. He was a well-known Pentecostal preacher who gained a large audience through his television ministry but faced a decline after being involved in prostitution scandals in the late 1980s. Despite his troubles, Swaggart continued to preach for decades.
Key Facts
- Jimmy Swaggart, a famous televangelist, died at 90.
- His death was announced on his public Facebook page.
- Swaggart was involved in a prostitution scandal in 1988 that affected his popularity.
- In 1988, he apologized in a sermon, saying, "I have sinned against you."
- He resigned from the Assemblies of God Church the same year after being defrocked.
- Swaggart grew up in a poor family and started his ministry in Louisiana.
- He founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which became highly successful in the 1980s.
- A scandal involving photos with a prostitute led to a significant decline in his career.
