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Daystar Co-Founder Joni Lamb Dies at 65

5/8/2026

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Joni Lamb Dies

Daystar Television Network announced that co-founder and president Joni Lamb died at 65.
A back injury reportedly intensified her serious health complications, leading to a rapid decline.
In a May 7 statement, Daystar said Lamb is now in the presence of Jesus and reunited with husband Marcus Lamb.
The network pledged that regular programming will continue and that special tributes will air in the coming days.

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Joni Lamb Scandal

A 2024 Trinity Foundation report alleged Joni Lamb used Daystar’s ministry jet for trips, requiring an IRS Industry Fare Level tax.
Jonathan and Suzy Lamb said a member called “Pete” abused their daughter, reporting that Joni Lamb discouraged police reporting.
Jonathan Lamb accused his mother of covering up abuse and was dismissed in November 2024.
Joni Lamb set a succession plan with the board before her death to maintain ministry operations.

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Joni Lamb Memorial

The ministry announced that details for a memorial service for Lamb will be released later.
Daystar Television Network reaches more than two billion homes worldwide through satellite, cable, streaming and digital platforms.
Lamb’s multi-Emmy Award-winning talk show “Joni Table Talk” addressed faith and contemporary cultural issues.
She contributed as a vocalist with the Daystar Singers and Band.
Her memoir “Through the Storm” is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

History

Historical Context

Daystar launched in 1993 under Marcus Lamb and grew to a global satellite network by the late 1990s. Federal probes in 2003 and a $17,500 FCC fine in 2008 exposed early governance issues, while a 2010 on-air confession of Lamb’s affair sparked lawsuits. Today Trinity Foundation’s IRS allegations revive similar donor-trust concerns.

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Joni Lamb Dies

Daystar Television Network announced that co-founder and president Joni Lamb died at 65.
A back injury reportedly intensified her serious health complications, leading to a rapid decline.
In a May 7 statement, Daystar said Lamb is now in the presence of Jesus and reunited with husband Marcus Lamb.
The network pledged that regular programming will continue and that special tributes will air in the coming days.

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