Pioneering televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, one of the first preachers to bring his ministry to a massive television audience, has died in Louisiana after being hospitalized for two weeks, a family representative said on Tuesday.
He was 90.
“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,” according to a statement posted on his Facebook page.
“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.”
Swaggart was taken to the hospital on June 15 after suffering cardiac arrest, his family said.
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