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.
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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Founded Liberty University in 1971
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Led services at Thomas Road Baptist Church
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