Entertainment Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies Ananda Lewis arrives at the 5th Annual TV Guide Emmy Party in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52.

Lewis was open about her cancer journey since she publicly shared her diagnosis in 2020. At that time, the disease was initially stage 3 before it advanced to stage 4 last year.

Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ who shared breast cancer journey, has died at 52 By Alli Rosenbloom Jun 11, 2025 Updated Jun 12, 2025 0 ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52.