Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was rushed to the hospital and went into cardiac arrest, and fans are worried about whether they lost him or if he’s still alive. According to his son, Donnie Swaggart , the preacher “never regained consciousness.” So, does this mean he died or is Swaggart still alive?
Get an update on Jimmy’s condition and learn what happened to him.
What happened to Jimmy Swaggart?
Swaggart went into cardiac arrest on June 15. According to Donnie, the evangelist “never regained consciousness. The two of us took turns giving him chest compressions until the EMT could get there and they did, I’ve never seen so many people get there at one time and I want to thank them.”
“This morning a little after 8 [a.m.] Gabe and I rushed over to Mom’s house,” Donnie continued at the Family Worship Center at the time. “Dad had gone into cardiac arrest. He never regained consciousness. The two of us took turns giving him chest compressions until the EMT could get there and they were, I’ve never seen so many.”
Is Jimmy Swaggart still alive?
Yes, Donnie said the paramedics “were able to get a heartbeat back [in Jimmy].”
“Right now he is in intensive care and without a miracle, without a miracle, his time will be short,” the preacher added. “But we believe in God. We are not giving up. We have already told the doctors that we do not want to hear anything from them. We will make decisions in our own time. But we will give the Lord the opportunity to work.”
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries followed up in a statement on June 16, 2025, which noted that Jimmy “remains in intensive care, where he is under close medical care,” according to The Advocate .
On June 18, an official update about Swaggart was announced via Facebook . The statement read, “At this time, there has been no change in Brother Swaggart’s condition. We continue to trust the Lord and give him time to work, knowing that his ways are perfect.”
Jimmy Swaggart Net Worth
Jimmy currently has a net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth .
Who is Jimmy Swaggart’s wife?
Jimmy is married to his wife, Frances Swaggart . They married in 1952 and have been together ever since.
Who are Jimmy Swaggart’s children?
Jimmy is a father to his only son, Donnie whom he shares with his wife, Frances.
