‘In the presence of Jesus:’ Founder of Daystar Television Network dies at 65
Joni Lamb, the founder and president of the Daystar Television Network, has died at age 65, according to a statement from the network.
Lamb founded the Christian television network in 1993 with her husband, Marcus, according to WFAA-TV. Its headquarters are located in Bedford.
“We know that she is in the presence of Jesus, reunited with Marcus, and receiving her reward for a beautiful life lived in surrender to the Lord,” the statement reads. “She has modeled what it means to be fearless, to be bold, and to stand for righteousness even when it’s unpopular. Her love and compassion for people were unparalleled. She will be so greatly missed.”
Prior to her death, Lamb had been dealing with “serious” health issues that were made worse by a past back injury, according to the statement. Her condition worsened over the last few days despite “the dedicated efforts of her medical team and the prayers of so many around the world.”
Lamb spent 40 years “building a ministry that brought the Gospel into millions of homes,” according to the statement.
The network will continue programming “uninterrupted” with tributes to air in the coming days, officials said. Lamb met with the network’s board prior to her death to ensure a leadership team was in place that would allow the network to continue.
This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM.
