Televangelist-preacher Marcus Lamb, who spread misinformation about coronavirus, is reportedly hospitalized and is severely ill from COVID-19.
Marcus Lamb is a televangelist and Christian broadcaster who has been involved with Christian television since the mid-1980s.
The prosperity theologist is notably known as the co-founder and president of the Daystar Television Network.
The network, established in 1993, is the second-largest Christian-based religious television network in the world. Its value is estimated at approximately $230 million.
During the pandemic, Lamb used the network to spread a lot of misinformation about the virus and its vaccine. He received many hateful comments for his acts but he stood by his words.
Now, it’s believed the broadcaster has himself tested positive for the coronavirus. Is it true?
Was Marcus Lamb Hospitalized From Covid? Health Update and Illness
Rumors suggest that televangelist Marcus Lamb is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
Right-wing televangelist Marcus Lamb, who used his Daystar Television Network to run dozens of programs spreading disinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, is reportedly severely ill with COVID. pic.twitter.com/DJ4heuxc4b
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) November 18, 2021
On November 17, 2021, social media was flooded with news of Lamb getting hospitalized due to coronavirus. The news was also shared on Reddit.
Many people in the comment section disparaged Lamb for spreading misinformation about covid-19 and its vaccine.
One user even wrote, “F*** this guy. He has caused so much damage with his lies and invective. I hope it is as painful as it can get.”
However, the reverend himself has not confirmed the news officially. He posted several tweets on his official Twitter account hours after the news of his illness spread online.
Today, I will choose worship over worry!
— Marcus Lamb (@DaystarMarcus) November 17, 2021
As usual, all of his tweets were related to faith and religion. One of his tweets read, “Today, I will choose worship over worry!”
His tweets were vague and does not give any clear indication of his current health condition.
Marcus Lamb Wife And Family Explored
Marcus Lamb’s wife Joni Lamb is a Christian broadcaster who was born in Colleyville, Texas, on 19 July 1960.
Joni is the co-founder, executive producer, and vice-president of the Daystar Television Network. She handles the company with her husband.
Marcus and Joni have three children together. The family is settled in Dallas, Texas. They have one son, Jonathan, and two daughters, Rachel and Rebecca.
In an interview in 2010, the pair admitted that Marcus had an extramarital affair. But, they managed to resolve their issues and are still together.