Ananda Lewis was influential on MTV as a veejay and host of the shows Total Request Live and Hot Zone, which featured music videos and artist interviews. She has died at the age of 52.
In 2020, Ananda shared her breast cancer diagnosis and admitted to avoiding regular mammograms out of fear of radiation exposure.
She then became an advocate for early testing. In her last Instagram post in February, Ananda wrote that “prevention is the cure. If you’re in a healthy body, you’re holding a winning lotto ticket. PLEASE learn how to avoid cancer. Because you still can.” Lewis is survived by her son, Langston.
She was loved by so many. Read more about Ananda Lewis’ life and career: Ananda Lewis, Influential MTV Host, Dies at 52
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