Controversial megachurch televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at age 90 two weeks after being rushed to the hospital
Controversial televangelist Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has died at the age of 90 — two weeks after he was rushed to the hospital following a heart attack.
The Louisiana reverend, whose multimillion-dollar ministry was tarnished by his prostitution scandals, had been in critical condition ever since he went into cardiac arrest on June 14.
Swaggart Ministries spokesperson Megan Kelly confirmed his death in a statement Tuesday.
“Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ. Today was the day he has sung about for decades. He met his beloved Savior and entered the portals of glory. At the same time, we rejoice knowing that we will see him again one day,” the statement read.
The Pentecostal TV preacher had a massive following before he was caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988. While he continued to preach, his audience dwindled following the sex scandal.
Swaggart acknowledged his public downfall in an emotional 1988 sermon, telling parishioners, “I have sinned against you. I beg you to forgive me,” but did not specifically make note of his connection to a prostitute.
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