Ananda Lewis Dead at 52 After Brave Battle with Breast Cancer

Television personality, former MTV VJ, and beloved media figure Ananda Lewis has passed away following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She died on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Ananda’s sister, who took to Facebook to share a touching tribute.

“She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Lord, rest her soul 🙏🏽”

Ananda Lewis rose to national prominence in the late 1990s as a host on MTV, becoming a cultural icon for a generation. Known for her intelligence, poise, and fearless advocacy, she later hosted her own daytime talk show, The Ananda Lewis Show, and used her platform to speak on issues impacting women, the Black community, and youth.

In 2020, Ananda publicly revealed that she had been quietly battling stage 3 breast cancer for nearly two years, choosing privacy to focus on alternative healing and her family. Her announcement sparked widespread admiration and calls for greater awareness around early detection and self-advocacy.

Friends, fans, and colleagues across the entertainment world are mourning the loss of a woman who broke barriers and spoke truth with grace and passion.

Ananda Lewis was 52 years old. She is survived by her son and family. Memorial details have not yet been made public.