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- Born: August 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, VA, Virginia
- Spouse: Macel Pate
- Occupation: Protestant Christian Evangelist
- Founded Liberty University in 1971
- Led services at Thomas Road Baptist Church
- Died: May 15, 2007 in Lynchburg, Virginia
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Outspoken conservative televangelist Jerry Falwell was the founder of Liberty University and the influential Christian lobbying organization The Moral Majority. He died on May 15, 2007.
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Achievements
During his life Falwell founded Liberty University and the Moral Majority. He was also an outspoken activist for civil rights and a prolific author.Controversies
- Released political documentary The Clinton Chronicles
- Claimed Tinky Winky of Teletubbies was "a gay role model"
- Blamed September 11 attacks on groups including pagans, abortionists, feminists, gays and lesbians.
- Took Penthouse and Hustler magazines to court
- Investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Death
Falwell passed away on May 15, 2007, after suffering cardiac arrhythmia. He failed to appear at a morning appointment and was found unconscious and without a pulse in his office. It wasn't until 2:25 pm that afternoon that his death was confirmed.
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Jerry Falwell Questions
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Will you watch Jerry Seinfelds new show The Marriage Ref just because he produced it? 5 AnswersI have always been a Jerry Seinfeld fan, love his stand up comic work and the sitcom "Seinfeld" was brilliant! I am sure he will pull in as much writing talent... read more




