Former MTV VJ Dave Holmes is honoring his former colleague and friend Ananda Lewis. “Watching Ananda felt like checking in with your coolest, smartest friend,” Holmes, 54, shared with Us Weekly.

Ananda Lewis, who rose to fame as an MTV VJ and hosted shows like "Total Request Live" before launching her own talk show, has died at age 52 after a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.

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.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11th. Her sister, Lakshmi, posted on Facebook, stating she had died from metastatic breast cancer.

In 2001, she had her own talk show called "The Ananda Lewis Show." The role that many know Lewis for was as an MTV VJ. She hosted a variety of shows including "Total Request Live" and "Hot Zone." ...

CNN 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, who was known for her role as an MTV VJ and host of "Teen Summit," was battling Stage 4 breast cancer. "She's free, and in His heavenly arms," Emory wrote on Facebook. "Lord, rest her soul." ...