United Kingdom, June 11 -- Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52.

The TV star - who became known for her appearances as an MTV VJ in the late 1990s - revealed in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, and on Wednesday (11.06.25) evening, it was announced that she had passed away.

Her sister Lakshmi wrote on Facebook: "She's free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul."

As well as her sister, Ananda is also survived by her 14-year-old son, whom she has with Harry Smith.

In October 2024, Ananda - who opted not to have a double mastectomy - revealed that the cancer had progressed to stage four and regretted not taking medical advice.

She told CNN in what became her final television appearance: "My plan...