The son of televangelist Jim Bakker has refuted rumors that his father has passed away, calling the claims “disturbing” while sharing that he is very much “still alive.”
Jim Bakker, 86, is the embattled head of Praise the Lord Network (PTL) and The Jim Bakker Show, his daily talk program that purports to discuss end-times revelations but usually devolves into a pitch for money, ( selling a $1000 miracle blanket) geopolitical speculation, and strange guests espousing bizarre theories.( Reptile Alien pretended to be her husband in an attempt to seduce her)
A couple of days ago, Bakker received a message from TMZ asking to confirm his father’s death from a stroke and offering condolences, prompting the younger Bakker to reply.
“This morning, I woke up late and struggled to get my kids ready for school, only to be confronted with a disturbing message. Regrettably, it wouldn’t have been the first instance of receiving distressing news in this way.
My father has endured multiple strokes over the past few years, but thankfully, he is still alive. I respectfully ask that you refrain from posting insensitive comments about my father, as this is not the essence of my concern.
Instead, I am emphasizing the shortcomings of the media and the peculiarities of life. This morning was incredibly traumatic, which I believe is a factor in the erosion of fundamental human compassion. If you cannot help but post hurtful comments, I will block you. I understand that this may be a difficult time for many, but I am not in the right mindset to handle negativity at this moment. The world appears to be in a state of turmoil.
