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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire then lost it all amid sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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His wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death on Instagram on Oct. 5. She did not say where he died or disclose a cause of death.

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