Jimmy Swaggart, influential televangelist and longtime leader of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, has died at 90. His family announced the unfortunate news. Known for his global ministry, gospel music, and public scandals, Swaggart remained a prominent figure in evangelical circles for decades. Now, many are eager to learn about the circumstances surrounding the death of Jimmy Swaggart.
Here’s what we know so far about Jimmy Swaggart’s death.
Jimmy Swaggart cause of death explained
Rev. Jimmy Swaggart has passed away at the age of 90.
His family confirmed his death on Tuesday, July 1, stating that he “finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ.” Swaggart died weeks after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His death was announced publicly via Facebook. No official cause of death has been provided.
Family Worship Center Church will host funeral services for Swaggart. The public can attend a viewing on Saturday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a celebration of life service on Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m.
Swaggart began preaching full-time in 1958, and the Assemblies of God ordained him in 1961. He launched his television ministry in 1975, and by 1985, his broadcasts reached nearly two million households across the U.S. He authored nearly 50 Christian books and sold over 15 million gospel records. As a cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley, he earned a Grammy nomination for his music.
Sex scandals overshadowed Swaggart’s career. In 1988, the Assemblies of God defrocked him after authorities caught him with a prostitute and he refused to complete the mandated rehabilitation program. “I have sinned against you,” he told his congregation in a televised apology. In 1991, police detained him in California with another prostitute. He continued preaching even as his audience declined.
Swaggart remained senior pastor at Family Worship Center and continued broadcasting through SonLife Radio and TV networks. He was joined in ministry by his son Donnie Swaggart.
His wife Frances, his son Donnie, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members survive Swaggart.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
