Tim LaHaye, Evangelical Leader and 'Left Behind' Co-Author, Dead at 90

By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
Tim LaHaye. Image via Evangelical Press Association / RNS
Jul 25, 2016
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Tim LaHaye, the evangelical leader known for his conservative politics as well as the best-selling Left Behind series, has died at age 90, his ministry announced.

LaHaye died July 25 at a hospital in the San Diego area after recently suffering a stroke, his ministry said.

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Tim LaHaye. Image via Evangelical Press Association / RNS