Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and host of 'The Ananda Lewis Show', died on June 11 at the age of 52, her sister confirmed in a tribute posted on Facebook. A familiar face during MTV’s golden years, Lewis was known for her charisma, warmth, and ability to connect with artists and audiences alike.
In 2020, she revealed she had been diagnosed with stage III breast cancer after performing a self-exam and had quietly battled the illness for years. At the time of her announcement, Lewis urged her followers to stay up to date with mammograms, sharing that delays in her own screenings contributed to her late diagnosis. In October 2024, she disclosed that her cancer had advanced to stage IV.
There are many types of cancer, with breast cancer mostly affecting women. According to the World Health Organization, in 2022 alone breast cancer killed 670,000 people globally.
Indeed, many famous women have survived breast cancer, but sadly, a lot of them also succumbed to the disease. Despite their wealth, status, and support from many, they were not able to overcome the illness.
In this gallery, we remember the famous women who died of breast cancer. Click on for more.