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Also Known As Tamara Faye LaValley • Tammy Faye Bakker
Born March 7, 1942 • International Falls • Minnesota
Died July 20, 2007 (aged 65) • Kansas City • Missouri
Notable Family Members spouse Jim Bakker

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