Joni Lamb, the longtime president and co-founder of Daystar Television Network, took her last breath at the age of 65. Her death has left the Christian broadcasting world in grief. The ministry confirmed her death on May 7, 2026, and mentioned how she was privately dealing with her challenges leading to her death. Individually, her death comes several years after she helped her late husband build one of the world’s biggest faith-based TV networks. As people continue to share their condolences, let us know more about her final days and family.
What caused Jani Lamb’s death?
According to a Daystar official statement, Joni had been dealing with major health challenges for some time. But she has chosen to keep her battle private. The network mentioned that although she was managing serious medical issues, a new back injury made her condition worse. In turn, it created more complications that led to a serious media situation in the days leading up to her death. Despite the attempts from doctors and good wishes from her supporters, her health continued to decline. In their words: In their words:
“The back injury compounded those challenges and led to a more serious medical situation than anyone anticipated. Despite the dedicated efforts of her medical team and the prayers of so many around the world, her condition worsened in the last few days.
Daystar confirmed that Joni’s days were all about the rapid increase of her condition. Although her exact medical cause of death is not shared in detail with the public, the ministry confirmed that her back injury played a primary role in increasing her health challenges. The network, in its official statement, shared that Joni faced multiple health battles “head on in private”. She had decided not to make her struggles public. In turn, they called her death “going home to be with the lord”. Honoring her legacy, the network said:
“Joni’s love for the Lord and for the people we serve shaped this ministry from the beginning. We grieve her loss, and we are grateful for the legacy of faith she leaves behind.”
Joni Lamb had a close-knit family
Joni Lamb has left behind a close-knit family with strong connections to Daystar’s ministry. She is survived by her husband, Doug Weiss. The couple tied the knot in 2023. At the same time, she is survived by her three children, Jonathan Lamb, Rachel Lamb Brown, and Rebecca Lamb Weiss.
Before Doug, Joni was married to Marcus Lamb for nearly 40 years. But he passed away in 2021 due to COVID-19-related complications. Since then, her kids have worked closely with the network’s programming, turning it into a family-driven mission. Meanwhile, they have requested privacy and prayers as they mourn Jane’s loss.
More about Joni Lamb
Joni Lamb started her career in Christian broadcasting in the 1980s. But the breakthrough for her came in 1993, when she, along with her husband, Marcus, co-founded Daystar. Initially, they started as a local Christian station. But eventually, it became a global television ministry. It was reaching millions through cable, satellite, streaming, and digital platforms. Since then, she has become the face of several Daystar programs, including a talk show, Joni Table Talk, and the flagship broadcast, Ministry Bow. According to multiple records by the network, her work earned multiple TV awards and dominated faith-based media for decades.
Needless to say, she became one of the most popular faces in the Christian ministry. She used to interview pastors, faith leaders, and public figures. In turn, she used her platform to promote religion, family, and healing. Meanwhile, the ministry confirmed that Joni had already prepared a succession plan following discussions with the board to ensure the network’s mission can continue without interruption.
Rest in peace, Joni Lamb. We share our heartfelt condolences to her family in this difficult time.
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