Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has passed away at the age of 90, following a long period of declining health. Known for his powerful Pentecostal preaching, Swaggart gained fame and amassed a large following but faced significant scandals, including being caught with a prostitute in 1988. This scandal led to his resignation from the Assemblies of God, and although he continued his ministry, his audience decreased over the years. His early life in Louisiana was marked by poverty and musical talent, connecting him to notable relatives such as musicians Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley.
Swaggart was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following before being caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988.
He continued preaching for decades, but with a reduced audience, encapsulating his downfall in a tearful 1988 sermon where he apologized to his parishioners.
From poverty and oil fields, Swaggart grew up poor, the son of a preacher, in a music-rich family, showcasing his talents during his career.
Swaggart announced his resignation from the Assemblies of God in 1988 after the church defrocked him for rejecting punishment due to his moral failure.
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