Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart fights for his life in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest

Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart has been rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition after suffering a terrifying cardiac arrest at his Louisiana home.

The 90-year-old Grammy-nominated preacher was found unresponsive around 8am on Sunday morning, according to Swaggart Ministries.

'On this Father's Day, we urgently ask you to pray for Brother Swaggart,' Swaggart Ministries announced. 'He needs a miracle from heaven right now, this morning.'

His son Donnie and grandson Gabriel reportedly rushed to his home where they took turns performing chest compressions before paramedics arrived.

'He never regained consciousness,' Donnie Swaggart said. 'We both took turns giving him chest compressions until EMT could get there.'

'I've never seen so many people arrive at one time, and I want to thank them. They were able to get a heartbeat back.'

Donnie said that his condition is critical and 'without a miracle, his time will be short.'

Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart (pictured) has been rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition after suffering a terrifying cardiac arrest at his Louisiana home

waggart is best known as the legendary leader behind the SonLife Broadcasting Network a (pictured) nd pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge

Swaggart was revived on scene and rushed to the ICU, where he remains under close observation.

'Right now, he is in ICU, and without a miracle, his time will be short. But we believe God. We're not giving up,' the family said.

Swaggart is best known as the legendary leader behind the SonLife Broadcasting Network and pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge.

A towering figure in American evangelical circles, he once drew millions of viewers with his televised sermons and gospel performances.

In 1981, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance for his album Worship.

His ministry was full of scandals in the late 1980s, as it was revealed the evangelist was involved with various prostitutes.

The church gave an update on Swaggart's condition on Monday, saying there was change. 

'As we mentioned, we will continue to keep you updated on how Brother Swaggart is doing,' the post read.

Swaggart's ministry was full of scandals in the late 1980s, as it was revealed the evangelist was involved with various prostitutes. He's pictured confessing his misdeeds to his congregation

'At this time, there has been no change in his condition. We ask that you continue to lift him up in prayer and believe God for a miracle-but above all, we trust in the Lord’s perfect will.'

'We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the Swaggart family during this time and refrain from calling to inquire. For the latest information, please continue to follow our official Ministry social media pages listed below.'

'Thank you, once again, for standing with us in faith and prayer.'

Over 1,000 user wished the televangelist a speedy recovery in the comments. 

'It's good to know Brother Swaggart is not worse,' one wrote. 'Prayers continue for him to restore his health. God is in control and does miracles every day. Prayers for the family. Thank you for the updates.' 

'Praying for a miracle for brother Jimmy Swaggart. Heal and restore him for your glory Lord Jesus!' another commented.