Joni Lamb, founder and president of Daystar Television Network, died Thursday after facing serious health issues, the Bedford-based Christian broadcaster announced in a statement<\/a>. She was 65.\u00a0<\/p>\n The network said Lamb had been dealing with health challenges, compounded by a recent back injury. Her condition worsened in the last few days, the May 7 statement said.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cJoni\u2019s love for the Lord and for the people we serve shaped this ministry from the beginning,\u201d the Daystar board of directors said. \u201cWe grieve her loss, and we are grateful for the legacy of faith she leaves behind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Lamb founded Daystar Television Network in 1993 with her late husband, Marcus. Over the years, the Lambs turned the station into one of the largest Christian television networks in the world, the statement said. Daystar\u2019s programming is in more than 2.3 billion homes worldwide through major cable carriers and satellite systems, according to its website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Daystar Network carries approximately 100 third-party programmers such as \u201cThe Potter\u2019s Touch with Bishop T.D. Jakes.\u201d Jakes, whose megachurch is based out of Dallas, oversees Potter\u2019s House campuses in Fort Worth, Frisco and Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christen and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Joni Lamb (@DaystarJoni<\/a>), co-founder of Daystar Television Network. Located here in Tarrant County, Daystar\u2019s Christian programming has reached homes and hearts across the globe for many years. Our prayers are with the entire\u2026<\/p>\n — Tim O'Hare (@TimothyOHare) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n