Latest News About Joni Lamb

Here’s the latest public update I can share:

• Joni Lamb, cofounder and longtime president of Daystar Television Network, has died at age 65. The Daystar network publicly announced her death on May 7, 2026, noting she had been privately facing serious health issues and a recent back injury that worsened her condition. This is confirmed by Daystar’s official statement and subsequent reports covering the announcement [source: AJC article on her death, May 7, 2026].[10]

• Coverage around her health in the weeks leading up to her passing referenced concerns about her appearance and public appearances, but no official medical diagnosis was publicly released to confirm those specifics. Reports and social media commentary appeared in the days after the network’s confirmation, with fans and observers seeking more details about her condition.[2][3]

• Jonathan Lamb, her son, and other Daystar figures publicly acknowledged the loss and shared tributes in response to her passing, with ongoing discussions about her legacy and Daystar’s future leadership. Several pieces of content in the public sphere highlighted family tributes and the network’s stated intention to continue its ministry.[3][4]

If you’d like, I can pull together a brief timeline of key events and link you to the most credible, interim obituaries or Daystar statements from major outlets. I can also summarize notable themes in the coverage (legacy, leadership transition, and public reaction) with direct citations.