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Joni Lamb, Christian broadcaster and Daystar Television Network president, dies at 65

Nbcwashington · · 435 words · By Francie Ebert; NBC News
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“Joni Lamb, prominent Christian broadcaster and president of the Daystar Television Network, died on Thursday, the network announced.”
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Multiple independent sources, including AOL and various news reports, confirm that Joni Lamb, president of Daystar Television Network, died on Thursday, May 7.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marcus Daron Lamb (October 7, 1957 – November 2021) was an American televangelist, prosperity theologian, minister, Christian broadcaster, and anti-vaccine advocate. He was the co-founder, president,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Lamb
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Daystar Television Network commonly known as Daystar Television or just Daystar, is an American evangelical Christian-based religious television network owned by the Word of God Fellowship, founde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daystar_Television_Network
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb (née Trammell; 1960 – May 7, 2026) was an American Christian broadcaster and the co-founder, president, and executive producer of the Daystar Television Network. She was involved with Christ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Lamb
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“She was 65.”
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Multiple sources (NTD, AOL, and other news summaries) explicitly state she was 65 years old at the time of her death.
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb, Daystar TV Co-Founder, Dies at 65: Joni Lamb Remembered After Shaping One of the Largest Christian TV Networks in America. 9 hours ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb, a pioneering figure in Christian broadcasting and co-founder of Daystar Television Network, died Wednesday at age 65, the network and her family announced.
https://www.ntd.com/joni-lamb-daystar-television-network-co-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb remarried in 2023 to Dr. Doug Weiss. Lamb spent four decades on-air and behind the scenes, the network said while announcing her death. She built “a ministry that brought the gospel into mil…
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/joni-la…
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“The network said that she had been struggling with health issues that were worsened by a back injury.”
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Three separate web search results (IBTimes UK and other news reports) confirm the network stated her death followed health issues exacerbated by a back injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — Daystar Television has revealed the medical crisis behind the death of Joni Lamb at age 65. While Lamb had been privately managing serious health issues, a sudden back injury acted as a catalyst, caus…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/joni-lamb-daystar-tv-co-founder-pa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Daystar Television Network president and founder Joni Lamb has died, the ministry announced Thursday, saying a recent back injury worsened ongoing health challenges.Her family is requesting prayers an…
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/daystar-founder-joni-lamb…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb is president and co-founder of Daystar Television Network.Daystar issued a statement Thursday confirming that Lamb had died earlier in the morning, following “serious health matters” that we…
https://www.christianpost.com/news/joni-lamb-daystar-preside…
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“Daystar Television Network was founded by Joni Lamb and her late husband, Marcus Lamb, in 1993.”
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Wikipedia and the official Daystar website confirm the network was founded by Marcus and Joni Lamb in 1993.
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web search NEUTRAL — Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell (née Anderson; born 7 November 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 JUNO Awards. She will be celebrated with one of Canada’s highest artistic distinctions at the ceremony in Hamilton, Ontario, on Ma…
https://jonimitchell.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — I'm a trusted real estate advocate who puts my clients’ best interests at the forefront of every deal. With full attention and dedication, I guide buyers and sellers through the process with confidenc…
https://jonisharrah.withwre.com/meet-joni
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“After his death in November 2021, Joni Lamb wrote that less than a year into their marriage, while on a trip to Israel, the Lord spoke to Marcus and told him to build a Christian television station.”
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CBS News and other reports confirm Marcus Lamb died in November 2021.
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web search NEUTRAL — Marcus Lamb, the founder and president of the controversial, conservative outlet Daystar Television Network, has died after a battle with COVID-19, his network and family announced on Tuesday. He was …
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marcus-lamb-covid-death-vaccine…
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web search NEUTRAL — How did Marcus Lamb die? According to the Dallas News, “Marcus Lamb, formerly the network’s CEO, died at 64 in November 2021. At the time, The News reported that Lamb family members said the family pa…
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/joni-lamb-cause-of-death-de…
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb denied the allegations and accused her son of creating a "smear campaign" after his firing over poor performance, but the scandal led to many high-profile programs leaving the network. Marcu…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/05/08/j…
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“According to the network’s website, Daystar began as a single station in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and later grew into one of the largest Christian broadcast networks in the world.”
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The official Daystar website and Grokipedia confirm the network began as a single station in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (KMPX).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Daystar Television Network commonly known as Daystar Television or just Daystar, is an American evangelical Christian-based religious television network owned by the Word of God Fellowship, founde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daystar_Television_Network
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 1993 by Marcus and Joni Lamb, Daystar has grown from a single Christian station in Dallas-Fort Worth (KMPX) into the largest Christian broadcast network in the world. We seek out every avai…
https://daystar.com/about
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web search NEUTRAL — Daystar Television Network is an American evangelical Christian television network founded in 1993 by Marcus D. Lamb and Joni Trachsel Lamb in Dallas, Texas, and now headquartered in Bedford, Texas. […
https://grokipedia.com/page/Daystar_Television_Network
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“Daystar says it is seen in 2.3 billion homes worldwide through cable carriers and satellite systems, reaching over 7 billion viewers.”
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web search NEUTRAL — 23 hours ago · Joni Lamb, the longtime president and co-founder of Daystar Television Network, has died at the age of 65
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/joni-lamb-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · On Thursday, May 7, Joni Lamb, the co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network, died at the age of 65.
https://churchleaders.com/news/2217110-daystar-television-ne…
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web search NEUTRAL — An award winning, faith-based network dedicated to spreading the Gospel 24/7 – all around the world, through all media formats possible.
https://daystar.com/
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“Joni Lamb remarried in 2023 to Dr. Doug Weiss.”
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Wikipedia and other sources confirm Joni Lamb married Dr. Doug Weiss on June 10, 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — On June 10, 2023, Joni Lamb married Dr. Doug Weiss.[7] Weiss is a television co-host who specializes in sex addiction and recovery.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Lamb
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web search NEUTRAL — Joni Lamb Took a 2nd Husband Named Dr. Doug Weiss, Who Appeared on Her Show. Two years after Marcus Lamb died, Joni Lamb married again. “She remarried in 2023 to Dr. Doug Weiss,” according to CBN.
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/joni-lamb-husband-marcus-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2023, she got married to Doug Weiss, with whom she co-hosts the network's flagship broadcast, Ministry Now. In the wake of her death, Daystar's mission "does not change today," the announcement rea…
https://www.aol.com/articles/joni-lamb-christian-broadcaster…
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“Lamb spent four decades on-air and behind the scenes, the network said while announcing her death.”
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One web search result mentions she spent four decades on-air and behind the scenes, but no other independent sources were found to corroborate this specific duration.
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“Lamb hosted “Joni Table Talk,” a daily program on Daystar focused on conversations about faith and current events.”
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“The show was syndicated on A+E TV, ABC, CBS, NBC and other networks.”
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“She also appeared as a co-host on the program “Ministry Now!” with members of her family.”
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“Joni Lamb is survived by three children, son Jonathan Lamb and daughters Rachel Lamb and Rebecca Lamb Weiss.”
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