TB Joshua had stroke 2 months before his sudden death

TB Joshua died at age 57, exactly seven days to his 58th birthday on 12th 9f June, which he has spoken of in great anticipation of the celebration.
The cause of the death of the Nigerian televangelist is not yet known officially.
Temitope Balogun Joshua was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, a Christian megachurch that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos. 
The father of three was one of Africa’s most influential preachers with millions of television and social media followers. More than 15,000 people from Nigeria and abroad attend his Sunday services.

TB Joshua was known for making predictions and for his claims to cure various ailments and to make people prosper through miracles.

He was, however, controversial, with critics questioning his claims and saying he profited from people seeking hope.
According to Forbes, he had an estimated fortune of several million dollars.

Many African presidents, senior government officials, international football players, musicians and other high-profile guests have worshipped in his church.

CONTROVERSY
In September 2014, the guest house of the church collapsed killing more than 100 people, most of them foreigners who were in Nigeria to attend his services.

While authorities say the building collapsed because of structural defects, TB Joshua insisted the building was blown up by a small plane that he claimed flew over it shortly before it came down.

In April, the Nigerian mega pastor’s YouTube channel, with more than 1.8 million subscribers and 600 million views, was shut down over allegations of hate speech against LGBTQ people.

In one of his videos, watched more than 1.5 million times, a woman is seen being prayed for to “cure” her of lesbianism.
Homosexuality is illegal in Africa’s most populous country, and “homosexual acts” can carry a 14-year prison sentence.

Facebook had also banned and sensored several videos on T.B Joshua’s page, which has more than 5.7 million followers, for his anti-LGBTQ stand.
STROKE

Reportedly Joshua had a stroke two months ago and was flown by air ambulance to Turkey for treatment.

The controversial pastor recently returned to the country after treatment.

The church management confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday

According to the statement, Joshua, aged 57, died on Saturday.

The cause of his death was not stated.

“On Saturday 5th June 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: ‘Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service’,” the statement said.

“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.

“As Prophet TB Joshua says, “The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it.”

“Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.

“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.

DEATH

Joshua died on Saturday after a live broadcast, but the cause of death has not been made public.

HIS LAST WORDS

“Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: ‘Watch and pray’.”