Back in November, Bishop T.D. Jakes sparked concern after collapsing on stage during a sermon—a moment that quickly went viral.
One Sunday in November, Bishop T.D. Jakes was preaching before his Dallas-based megachurch when he abruptly slumped over on a stool and lowered his microphone. He began shaking and dropped a sweat rag on stage. About a dozen church members rushed to his aid. Almost immediately, videos of the episode rapidly spread on social media platforms. In a statement posted on social media Sunday, Nov. 24, the Potter’s House said the 67-year-old bishop had “experienced a slight health incident and received medical attention following his powerful hour-long message.” The statement continued, “Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals.”
Jakes returned to the pulpit on New Year’s Eve, claiming that he almost died twice during hours of surgery. Still, it remained unclear what exactly happened to the pastor that day. Now, he’s revealing that the incident was the result of a “massive heart attack.” Speaking on the TODAY show on Wednesday (March 26), Jakes recalled the shocking moment. The 66-year-old bishop revealed that he was awake during the clot-removal procedure. Looking back, he now realizes how close he was to death.