Tammy Faye's Closest Friends Reveal Her Final Hours

Tammy Faye Messner may have passed away, but her legend lives on.
Already, her website has been turned into a memorial page as people from across the world leave messages of sadness and joy, remembering the woman whose bright spirit could not be dimmed by cancer.
Her son Jay posted this message about his mother in her final hours: "She had a peaceful death and is no longer in pain."
Tammy passed away after battling cancer for more than a decade.
But mortality was no surprise to the faithful Christian evangelist, who said on "Larry King Live" that she knew exactly where she was going.
"I believe when I leave this earth, I'm going straight to heaven," Tammy told King.
Just 48 hours later, her last words came true. She passed away peacefully with her husband Roe by her side.
Tammy's former husband, televangelist Jim Bakker, is now speaking out. He posted a tribute on a webcast saying, "She lived life liked the song she sang. If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade."
Rapper Vanilla Ice, who co-stared with Tammy on "The Surreal Life," is revealing exclusively to "Extra" his poignant tale about his frantic attempt to reach her after seeing her saddening appearance on "Larry King."
"I got a hold of her manager," recalls the rapper. But he was never able to see his friend before she died.
"I'm shocked," he said. "I was going to see her, and I didn't even get a chance for that."
But he said Tammy's legacy will never be forgotten.
"The world needs more people like her," he insisted. "A total sweetheart. She's going to be missed."
He adds, "When you’re looking at death, and you can be that strong – that’s something to admire.”
Today, "Extra" learned that Tammy's family might be making an appearance on television. If Jim Bakker or any of their children decide to talk publicly, it will reportedly be to Larry King.
"Extra" wants to know: what will you remember most about Tammy Faye? Post your comments here.


























Matthew 7:1 should be read by all who post negative and dishonoring comments here. You will be judged by the same measure by which you judge. It is NOT your place to judge Tammy Faye or any other. She was an enduring, Brave and forgiving soul. Only those who are jealsous and judgemental will harbor ill feelings toward her and her family. No one should forget the good they done. We are all human and we all sin and hopefully, we will be forgiven. If we can’t forgive, then our father in heaven cannot forgive us. Who can honestly judge what they do not know with absolute and complete certainty. What such wickedness and evil do I see here. People, it is not Tammy Faye, it is your OWN hatred and bitterness that has taken and will continue to take from others. Better an empty pocket than an empty heart. We have no one to answer to but our God and thank HIM that she is not at your mercy. How were any of you raised if you are capable of defaming the dead. What will be said of your sorrowful lives? Peace, Love, Strength and Protection be with her loving children, her husband Roe and Jim. May God keep his arms around you all.
BTW: Evil is well hidden and in dark places. It does not come out into the light. Evil is strong and earth is it’s breeding ground. Those who are defiled and blamed with evil is not true evil for evil protects it’s own. Evil has all the power to stay alive. True goodness is fleeting just as a rainbow. Tammy Faye was just that.
March 28, 2011