American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

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A popular United States of America televangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, has died at the age of 90 after a brief illness, his family announced in a post on his verified Instagram page on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the family described him as a preacher who poured his life into the gospel and led many to Christ.

“Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today was the day he had sung about for decades.

“He met his beloved Saviour and entered the portals of glory. At the same time, we rejoice knowing that we will see him again one day,” the statement said.

Speaking on the ministry, the family said, “For over seven decades, Brother Swaggart poured out his life preaching the gospel, singing songs of the faith, and pointing millions to the saving power of Jesus Christ and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

“His voice echoed through nations, his music softened hearts, and his message never changed: Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

Swaggart, who owns a multi-million-dollar ministry and a huge audience, was born in 1935 into a poor music-enthusiast family in Ferriday, Louisiana, USA. Punch