The global Christian community is mourning afterDaystar Television Networkconfirmed the passing of its president Joni Lamb at age 65. Her family has now come forward to share the specific health challenges she faced in her final weeks before she died in Texas.

While the news has left many in shock, the emerging details regarding her physical struggle provide a clearer picture of her sudden absence from the screen.

In a formalannouncement, theChristianbroadcaster confirmed Lamb had passed away, noting that she had been quietly dealing with significant health issues until a recent back injury made her situation much worse.

Well-known for its religious content across the globe, the network explained that Lamb's health took a sharp turn for the worse over the last few days, even with doctors' efforts and the many prayers sent by her international following.

Daystar announced that Joni Lamb 'has gone home to be with the Lord, following a series of complications from her failing health. The network shared that Lamb had been privately managing serious medical issues until a back injury caused her health to decline far more quickly than anyone expected.

'Prior to her recent back injury, Lamb had been dealing with serious health matters that she chose to face head on and in private,' the statement said. '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,' it added.

Even though the ministry spoke about the various health issues she faced, they chose not to release a specific cause of death to the public.

As a leading figure in faith-based media, Lamb was a familiar face to audiences watching Christian television both across the United States and around the world.

In 1993, she and her late husband, Marcus Lamb, started the Daystar Television Network together. What started as a small, local Christian station eventually expanded into a massive global network, connecting with viewers everywhere through cable, satellite, and various digital and streaming platforms.

As time went on, Lamb's identity became inseparable from the network's broadcasts and its mission work. She led numerous programmes and sat down with prominent religious figures, all while serving as a driving force behind Daystar's growth into international markets.

Source: International Business Times UK