Jan Crouch cause of death news: Massive stroke claims life of much-loved TBN co-founder

Trinity Broadcasting Network co-founder Jan Crouch had died following a massive stroke. Her son Matt and his wife Laurie made the announcement on their website, saying that they watched her pass away.

"Laurie and I have just watched the transition of our precious Mother from this world to the next; watched her step into the presence of Jesus and into her heavenly reward," the statement reads. "Jan Crouch, known around the world as Momma Jan, has gone home."

Crouch, born on March 14, 1938, died on May 31 at the age of 78. She suffered a massive stroke and was taken to a hospital in Orlando, Florida on May 26.

The press release issued by TBN on May 28 said that she was "resting comfortably as her physicians and family care for her." The network said they would share more information if any would arise but requested that people respect her and her family's privacy.

Many prominent Christians have expressed their sadness over the news of her passing, including gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, who tweeted that his "heart is broken in several ways." Singer-songwriter Israel Houghton, meanwhile, said that he had known Crouch for 25 years and she had always been kind to him.

"Today Jan Crouch enters heaven as @HillsongChannel commences tomorrow," tweeted Brian Houston, senior pastor of Hillsong Church. "It's only possible because of her legacy."

Other personalities who expressed their condolences online, according to The Christian Post, include Pastor Ron Carpenter of Redemption World Outreach Center, evangelical leader the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Singaporean preacher Joseph Prince, and Christian metal singer Michael Sweet, among others.

"We have won countless souls to Christ together through that network," Christian singer Carman Licciardello wrote on Facebook. "She is the best friend you can ever have when your going through a crisis and feel like everyone has abandoned you. Example: when I went through 10 months of cancer treatment and sent out 600 letters to 600 churches I've ministered at, for support, and not one responded, it was Jan who paid my bills so I could focus on my fight with cancer."

There is no announcement yet from the family regarding funeral services.