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http://www.christianpost.com/news/tim-lahaye-co-author-of-left-behind-series-dies-at-90-166981/by: Michael Gryboski
Tim LaHaye, pastor and co-author of the best-selling Left Behind book series, has died at age 90 following a severe stroke.
LaHaye became a notable name in End Times literature when he co-authored alongside Jerry B. Jenkins the 16-book series which sold over 50 million copies.
In announcement posted Monday on LaHaye's official Facebook page, it was reported that the pastor and author died at a San Diego hospital.
Jerry B. Jenkins, co-author of the Left Behind books, said in a statement regarding LaHaye's passing that Tim was a "spiritual giant."
"Thrilled as I am that he is where he has always wanted to be, his departure leaves a void in my soul I don't expect to fill until I see him again," said Jenkins.
"If Tim was missing from the autograph table or the green room of a network television show, he was likely in a corner praying with someone he'd just met — from a reader to a part-time bookstore stock clerk to a TV network anchorman."
Based off of the book of Revelation, the series followed the events of the end of the world as seen through the experiences of people who remained on earth following the Rapture.
The first of the LaHaye and Jenkins series was released in 1995 and by 2002 the series had sold approximately 50 million copies.
"English teacher Donna Camby, of Pacolet, South Carolina, made the historic purchase of the 50 millionth copy at Christian Supply in Spartanburg during a packed booksigning of more than 700 Left Behind fans," noted leftbehind.com.
"The Left Behind series from Tyndale House Publishers is the fastest-selling adult series and the all-time best-selling Christian novels."
The success of the Left Behind books led to multiple movie adaptions, including a 2014 version starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Vic Armstrong.
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