News Jerry Falwell Dead at 73 Collin Hansen Accomplished leader had history of heart problems. Christianity Today May 15, 2007 Share Share arrow_down facebook_grayscale Facebook x_grayscale X whatsapp_grayscale WhatsApp telegram_grayscale Telegram email Email link Copy Link gift Gift Article Jerry Falwell, an accomplished evangelist, pastor, educator, and political leader, has died. He was 73. Falwell had a history of heart problems, but officials have not yet confirmed the cause of death. Sign up for The Daily Briefing Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. Email* Sign Up This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thanks for signing up. Please click here to see all our newsletters. Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again.