Tammy Faye Bakker-Messner Has Died

Allie @ Gone Hollywood | Sunday, July 22, 2007

On July 20, 2007, just one day after her interview on Larry King Live, Tammy Faye Messner has died.

Tammy Faye has suffered an 11-year battle with cancer. What had started as colon cancer, spread to her lungs. She died in her home, said her booking agent, Joe Spotts. A family service was held the morning of July 21 in a private cemetery, where her ashes were interred.

She had frequently spoken about her medical problems, saying she hoped to be an inspiration to others. “Don’t let fear rule your life,” she said. “Live one day at a time, and never be afraid.” She had written on her Web site in May that the doctors had stopped trying to treat the cancer.

According to CNN.com, the family requested that King officially report the news on his show July 21.

Her son, Jay Bakker, released this statement:

After fighting cancer for eleven years, my mother passed away on July 20 at 4AM. She had a very peaceful death and is no longer in pain. To grant her wish she was cremated today and her ashes were buried at a private ceremony. The service was performed by my good friend Randy McCain of Open Door Community Church in Sherwood, AR.

Thank you to everyone for their prayers and support over the years - it has helped me more than you will ever know. Please continue to pray for her husband Roe as well as the rest of my family.

A public ceremony is currently being planned - an update will be sent once the details are finalized along with where to send flowers. I ask that all press would please allow me to grieve privately at this time. Thank you.

Jay Bakker

May God keep you always, Tammy.

source: Revolution Church newsletter

Tammy Faye Bakker-Messner Has Died

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