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Ananda Lewis, former MTV host, dies at 52, family says

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Published  June 11, 2025 4:05pm PDT
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MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dead at 52

MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dead at 52

Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ has died after a battle with breast cancer at the age of 52.

The Brief

    • Former TV host Ananda Lewis has died at 52.
    • Lewis, who was born in Los Angeles but grew up in San Diego, served as video jockey for multiple MTV shows and during the early 2000s, she launched her own show titled "The Ananda Lewis Show."

LOS ANGELES - Former television host Ananda Lewis has died at 52.

Her family announced her death on social media on Wednesday, June 11. The announcement comes about five years after the former MTV host had revealed she had been battling breast cancer since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"She is free, and in his heavenly arms," Lewis' sister Lakshmi Emory wrote on social media. "Lord, rest her soul."

During her time at MTV, Lewis hosted "Total Request Live." After leaving the network in 2001, Lewis – who was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in San Diego – launched her own show "The Ananda Lewis Show" and served as chief correspondent for the show "The Insider." She also co-hosted "America's Top Dog"

The Source: This report used information provided by Ananda Lewis' sister Lakshmi Emory.

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