Frances Swaggart is an author who is known as the wife of Jimmy Swaggart, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 90 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S., at the hospital in Baton Rouge due to cardiac arrest. On June 15, 2025, he was hospitalized in critical condition and never regained consciousness. His death was confirmed on July 1, 2025, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
Frances Swaggart married Jimmy Swaggart in 1952 when she was a 15-year-old girl and her husband was a 17-year-old boy. They welcomed their son on October 18, 1954, named Donnie Swaggart, who is also a preacher.
Jimmy Swaggart was an American Pentecostal televangelist and gospel music artist who also founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. He wrote around 50 Christian books and sold over 15 million records worldwide as a gospel artist. He received one Grammy Award nomination.
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His full name was Jimmy Lee Swaggart, who was born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana. He had a brother who passed away. He was the cousin of rockabilly pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis and country music star Mickey Gilley. He had a younger sister named Jeanette Ensminger. He also appeared on various shows including The Jimmy Swaggart Telecast (1971–2025) and SonLife Broadcasting Network (2007–2025).
His family said, “Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ…”
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…”
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said, “Rest in peace to Rev. Jimmy Swaggart. He devoted much of his life to bringing people to Christ…” His words reflect the enduring impact of Swaggart’s ministry on Louisiana’s religious landscape.
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries wrote, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith… Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.”
