India, May 8 -- Joni Lamb, co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network, has died at the age of 65, the ministry said on Thursday. The network further added that Lamb had been dealing with serious health issues before a recent back injury worsened her condition. However, an official cause of death was not released immediately. As tributes poured in, Lamb's sweet messages for President Donald Trump surfaced.

"Joni's love for the Lord and for the people we serve shaped this ministry from the beginning," the Daystar board of directors said in a statement. "We grieve her loss. We are grateful for the legacy of faith she leaves behind."

The ministry shared new details about Lamb's health after announcing her death, saying she had i...