Controversial TV evangelist Jim Bakker suffers stroke amid lawsuit over coronavirus ‘cure’

CHRISTIAN TODAY

Jim Bakker, the controversial TV evangelist being sued after supposedly endorsing a fake coronavirus ‘cure’, has suffered a stroke. 

His son, Jay Bakker, announced the news on Twitter on Friday. 

“I know some of you struggle with humanizing my father, but he is also a good grandpa and my dad,” he wrote. 

“We have a complicated relationship like a lot of folks… His life has influenced mine as well as my work. He recently suffered a minor stroke, your thoughts are appreciated.” 

Jim Bakker’s wife, Lori, said that he was recuperating at home and would be taking a sabbatical until he is fully recovered. Continue reading…