Tammy Faye Bakker
Christian singer, evangelist, entrepreneur, author, actress, television personality, co-founder of Heritage USA and PTL-The Inspirational Network
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About Tammy Faye Bakker
Tammy Faye Bakker came to prominence in the 1970s as the spouse of disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker. She worked alongside her then-husband Bakker as an evangelist, singer, television personality and talk show host.
How did Tammy Faye Bakker become famous?
Her first claim to fame was as a co-host of the Christian televangelism show. “The PTL Club” during which she also performed as a gospel singer.
She was involved in controversy following the imprisonment of Bakker in 1989 and her subsequent divorce from him. She also published two autobiographies; “Tammy: Telling It My Way” and “I Will Survive… and You Will Too!”
Family Life
Her preacher parents, Carl LaValley and Rachel Minnie Fairchild divorced not too long after her birth. Fairchild later remarried and she went on to have seven siblings.
Her marriage to Bakker lasted for 31 years and produced two children. She married building contractor Roe Messner in 1993.
Tammy Faye Bakker’s Death
Following an 11-year battle with cancer, she died on July 20, 2007.
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F.A.Q. about Tammy Faye Bakker
When is her birthday?
Tammy Faye Bakker's birthday is on March 7, 1942.
In how many days is her birthday?
Tammy Faye Bakker's birthday is in 322 days
How old was Tammy Faye Bakker when she died?
She was 65 years old.
When did she die?
She died in July 20, 2007.
How old would she be today?
Tammy Faye Bakker would be 82 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Tammy Faye Bakker from?
She was born in International Falls, Minnesota, U.S..