Marcus Lamb, the founder and president of the controversial, Christian and conservative channel Daystar Television Network, died after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, writes CBS News.
It was announced by the channel and his family on Tuesday this week. He turned 64 years old.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, passed away this morning, the channel tweeted on Tuesday.
Controversial channel
The Lamb family and Daystar have made controversial statements about the coronavirus throughout the pandemic, CBS News reports.
The network has hosted a number of videos and podcasts, which have stated that they are against flu vaccines, HPV vaccines and vaccines in general.
They must also have shown interviews with several vaccine opponents.
The family-owned channel has also claimed that the use of unapproved corona treatments works, including drugs such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, according to CBS News.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health have repeatedly warned against using these medicines in conjunction with the coronavirus.
It’s with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning. The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss. Please continue to lift them up in prayer. pic.twitter.com/EVujL8zotG
— Daystar Television (@Daystar) November 30, 2021
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The son and wife have subsequently been out and confirmed that the father died on Tuesday.
– He was diagnosed with covid and then got pneumonia. But he already had diabetes, says his wife Joni according to CBS.
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