Joni Lamb, Daystar Television Network President and Co-Founder, Dies at 65

Joni Lamb, president of the Daystar Television Network that she co-founded, died Thursday at the age of 65. The network announced her death in a statement that cited serious health issues compounded by a back injury that led to a more serious medical situation than anticipated.

Despite efforts by her medical team and prayers from around the world, her condition worsened in the last few days, the statement said. The network's board of directors expressed grief over the loss while expressing gratitude for the legacy of faith she leaves behind.

"Joni’s love for the Lord and for the people we serve shaped this ministry from the beginning," the board said in the statement. The network added that its ministry will continue and that Lamb had ensured an executive leadership team was in place.

Lamb and her first husband, Marcus Lamb, who died in 2021, began broadcasting in the Dallas area with a single station in 1993. Five years later she began hosting her signature daily women’s show. Based in Bedford, Texas, the network grew to broadcast in more than 200 countries.

Daystar says it reaches 2.3 billion homes worldwide through cable carriers and satellite systems. It has aired shows from well-known evangelists and is rooted in Pentecostalism, a Christian tradition known for spirit-filled worship and belief in modern-day miracles.

In addition to serving as president and working behind the scenes, Lamb hosted “Joni Table Talk,” a daily program focused on conversations about faith and current events. The show was syndicated on A+E TV, ABC, CBS, NBC and other networks. She also co-hosted “Ministry Now” with family members.

In 2010, Lamb stood beside her husband when he admitted on television to an affair with a woman years earlier. Marcus Lamb also alleged that three people tried to extort money from him. At the time, Joni Lamb said she was devastated when she learned of the infidelity but prayed and felt guided to fight for the marriage.

“All you can do is tell the truth and take your pain and use it to try to help someone else,” she said then. The couple stated they had healed their marriage and had hoped to keep the matter private. ” Lamb is survived by three children: son Jonathan Lamb and daughters Rachel Lamb and Rebecca Lamb Weiss.

Her family has asked for prayers and privacy. >"Lamb had been dealing with serious health issues that she chose to face head-on and in private. " — Daystar Television Network statement, May 8, 2026 (NBC News) The network described her as daring, authentic and fiercely committed to sharing the gospel.

It said she spent four decades on air and behind the scenes building a ministry that brought the gospel into millions of homes. Programming will proceed as scheduled, with on-air tributes to follow in the coming days.