Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93.
Robertson’s death Thursday was confirmed in an email by his broadcasting network. No cause was given.
Robertson’s enterprises also included Regent University, an evangelical Christian school in Virginia Beach; the American Center for Law and Justice, which defends the First Amendment rights of religious people; and Operation Blessing, an international humanitarian organization.
For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms, known for his “700 Club” television show, and in later years, his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment, blaming natural disasters on everything from homosexuality to the teaching of evolution.
The money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and...
Robertson’s death Thursday was confirmed in an email by his broadcasting network. No cause was given.
Robertson’s enterprises also included Regent University, an evangelical Christian school in Virginia Beach; the American Center for Law and Justice, which defends the First Amendment rights of religious people; and Operation Blessing, an international humanitarian organization.
For more than a half-century, Robertson was a familiar presence in American living rooms, known for his “700 Club” television show, and in later years, his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment, blaming natural disasters on everything from homosexuality to the teaching of evolution.
The money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and...
- 6/8/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960, and that helped the media mogul attain hundreds of millions of dollars throughout his lifetime. Robertson died in June 2023, and he leaves behind a legacy of pressing conservative Christian ideals into the GOP agenda. So, what was Pat Robertson’s net worth at the time of his death? Here’s what to know.
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Pat Robertson’s net worth at the time of his death
Christian media mogul Pat Robertson had an impressive net worth in his lifetime. He had an estimated net worth of $100 million at the time of his death.
Robertson is most well-known for founding the Christian Broadcasting Network, but that’s not how he got started. Before Robertson was involved in the Christian faith, he served in the...
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Pat Robertson’s net worth at the time of his death
Christian media mogul Pat Robertson had an impressive net worth in his lifetime. He had an estimated net worth of $100 million at the time of his death.
Robertson is most well-known for founding the Christian Broadcasting Network, but that’s not how he got started. Before Robertson was involved in the Christian faith, he served in the...
- 6/8/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson will forever be remembered for advocating for conservative Christian ideals in the Republican Party. Thanks to Robertson, the Christian Broadcasting Network was created. And he even sought the GOP presidential nomination in 1988. Robertson died at 93 years old well after his late wife, Dede Robertson. So, who was Pat Robertson’s wife, and how many kids did they have?
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Pat Robertson was certainly supported by his wife, Adelia Elmer Robertson, better known as Dede Robertson, throughout his life.
Dede and Pat met at Yale University in 1952. She was born on Dec. 3, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio, and went on to achieve a degree in social administration from Ohio State...
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Pat Robertson was certainly supported by his wife, Adelia Elmer Robertson, better known as Dede Robertson, throughout his life.
Dede and Pat met at Yale University in 1952. She was born on Dec. 3, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio, and went on to achieve a degree in social administration from Ohio State...
- 6/8/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Televangelist Pat Robertson, best known for his five decades as host of The 700 Club, has died. He was 93.
Robertson’s death was first announced by the Christian Broadcasting Network, which he founded. A cause of death was not given.
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Robertson served as host of The 700 Club from 1966 through 2021, save for a year off from 1987 to 1988, when he made an unsuccessful run for president. Not...
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Robertson served as host of The 700 Club from 1966 through 2021, save for a year off from 1987 to 1988, when he made an unsuccessful run for president. Not...
- 6/8/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Adelia “Dede” Robertson, who was an influential leader with the Christian Broadcasting Network and the wife of prominent televangelist Pat Robertson, died April 19 at her home in Virginia Beach, Va. She was 94 and her death was announced by an obituary posted by Regent University in Virginia, which did not give a cause.
After marrying Pat Robertson in 1954, she became involved in the leadership of the Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University. She also raised .four children who survived her — Timothy Robertson, Elizabeth Robinson, Gordon Robertson and Ann LeBlanc — 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
“My mom was a rock,” said Ann LeBlanc in a statement. “She was a rock throughout our childhood. Dad had to travel a lot, but Mom was always there for us kids. … That gives great security to children.”
Gordon Robertson, who recently took over lead anchor duties for the long-running Cbn program “The 700 Club,” also spoke out. .
“Mom...
After marrying Pat Robertson in 1954, she became involved in the leadership of the Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University. She also raised .four children who survived her — Timothy Robertson, Elizabeth Robinson, Gordon Robertson and Ann LeBlanc — 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
“My mom was a rock,” said Ann LeBlanc in a statement. “She was a rock throughout our childhood. Dad had to travel a lot, but Mom was always there for us kids. … That gives great security to children.”
Gordon Robertson, who recently took over lead anchor duties for the long-running Cbn program “The 700 Club,” also spoke out. .
“Mom...
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