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Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ who shared breast cancer journey, has died at 52

  • Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ and talk show host, died at age 52, with her sister LS Emory announcing her death on June 11, 2025.
  • In 2020, Lewis publicly announced her diagnosis with stage 3 breast cancer, and by October 2024, she revealed in an ABC News interview that her illness had advanced to stage 4 following her decision to forgo a double mastectomy.
  • She used her platform to urge Black women to prioritize self-care and mammograms, sharing her integrative treatment journey including dietary changes and alternative therapies.
  • Known as the 'hip-hop generation’s reigning It Girl,' Lewis hosted MTV shows like Total Request Live before launching The Ananda Lewis Show in 2001, gaining recognition as a bold, compassionate advocate for Black youth and women.
  • Her passing leaves behind a powerful example of fearless advocacy and genuine self-expression, inspiring those who admired her and drawing attention to the challenges Black women encounter when seeking equitable cancer treatment.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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