Farewell to Tammy Faye
J. Emilio Flores / Stringer / Getty ImagesTammy Faye continued her television career. In 1996 she co-hosted the syndicated talk show, The Jim J. and Tammy Faye Show with Jim J. Bullock and in 2004 she played a role in the reality television series, The Surreal Life. She also made appearances on several talk and television shows, including Larry King Live, Sally Jessy Raphael, The Drew Carey Show, Prime Time, and many more.
Tammy's last television appearance was on Larry King Live, just days before her death. Though her life was tested by fame, scandal and suffering, Tammy Faye never lost her faith in God. During the interview with Larry King her labored breathing made speaking difficult, yet her spirits seemed high. She said, "I talk to God every single day, and I say, 'God, my life is in your hands and I trust you ...'" To her fans she said, "... I genuinely love you and I genuinely care ... I want to see you in heaven some day. I want you to find peace. I want you to find joy."
In a statement on his Web site, Tammy's son, Jay Bakker said, "She had a very peaceful death and is no longer in pain." Tammy Faye was 65 years old.
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I received a blessing when I view Tammy and Jim Bakker,PTL club. I was never close to my sibbling and watching their
program gave me a peace that surpassing all understanding. Now Tammy is walking
the streets of gold with her savior Jesus Christ.:-)
I am so glad her suffering is over. She went through a lot. No matter what one thinks of her behavior during the PTL madness, she didn’t deserve that kind of pain.
I am so sorry to hear about Tammys death. I know she suffered here on earth but now her sorrow & pain are over. The song ‘What A Day That Will Be ” comes to my mind when I look upon his face the one who saved me by his grace. Tammy is @ peace now and I will be praying for the Family that God will embrace you and he will see you thru this time of suffering. Just look to God for all things.He will give you the strength to carry on. God Bless you & your family & Friends, Mildred Savage
I was very blessed to have seen Tammy on the Larry King show Friday night -what an inspiration and true soldier of Christ. This 65 lb. suffering cancer patient just “glowed” with the love of Jesus and I know every single person who witnessed that show found such inspiration and joy just listening to her wisdom and love. What a God-centered Christian whom we can all learn from. Our prayers and condolences to her wonderful family.
I read her book. (Run to the Roar) In her book, she seemed a lot like me. We had the same feelings and thoughts. How neat!
I also love her music, her singing. I have her album. she inspiried me.
THANK YOU TAMMY