As a Black female voice in media, Ananda Lewis’s impact broke many invisible barriers, challenging stereotypes and paving the ...

Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact and undeniable legacy.

Ananda Lewis’ story isn’t a judgment—it’s a wake-up call. In her own words, she later expressed regret for refusing surgery ...

Former MTV VJ and Total Request Live host Ananda Lewis died at age 52 in June 2025 following a seven-year battle with breast ...

Since her passing on June 11, 2025, the outpouring of love has been both staggering and affirming. Tributes came from ...

Through her work on the network’s show “TRL” and BET’s “Teen Summit,” she stirred a passion for current events among young ...

Television personality Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 52. “As the host of BET’s ‘Teen Summit,’ she didn’t just lead ...

Former MTV VJ and talk show host Ananda Lewis has died at age 52. Lewis has been battling breast cancer for six years, and up ...

The former MTV veejay revealed her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2020, and said last year it had progressed to Stage 4.

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She was 52. Lewis’ sister, Lakshmi, shared the news of her death on Facebook, writing, “She’s free, and in ...

Ananda Lewis, who had a celebrated run on MTV as a veejay and as the host of shows including Total Request Live and Hot Zone, has died at age 52. News of Lewis’ death was confirmed in a Facebook ...