Pat Robertson dead: Christian Broadcasting Network founder dies at 93
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Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson died on Thursday at 93 after serving as a central religious figure in the Republican Party over the decades.
Robertson’s death was announced by the Christian Broadcasting Network, the Associated Press reported. No cause of death was provided.
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The broadcaster was a household name thanks to his 700 Club television show, as well as his work at religious organizations and schools, such as Regent University, the American Center for Law and Justice, and Operation Blessing.
Robertson sought the GOP nomination for president in 1988, placing second place in the Iowa caucuses. He went on to endorse former President George H.W. Bush, who was then the vice president under former President Ronald Reagan.
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The Christian Broadcasting Network went on the air in October 1961 as a tax-exempt religious nonprofit organization, bringing in hundreds of millions over the years.
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