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Dr. James Dobson, Influential Christian Leader, Dies at 89
8/21/2025
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- Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, passed away at 89 on August 21, 2025.
- He significantly influenced conservative Christian values in U.S. politics since the 1980s.
- Dobson was a member of President Trump’s Evangelical Executive Advisory Board and hosted a well-known radio show.
- He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
