Keith Bakker, the former aid worker, died of heart failure

Keith Bakker, a 64-year-old American-Dutchman, has died of heart failure. He was previously a prominent addiction care expert and media personality. He had founded a rehabilitation clinic in 2004, expanding his public presence. Bakker's career shifted following accusations of sexual abuse. In 2012, he was convicted of raping clients and served a prison sentence. He received a ban from addiction care. After his release, he founded organizations focused on mental health for men. In 2019, he was convicted of raping a minor. The conviction was reduced on appeal in 2022.