Ananda was an “it girl,” but she was more than a pretty face with a cute shape. She was intelligent and insightful first—and won two NAACP Image Awards for her reporting on BET and MTV.

Former MTV “Total Request Live” host Ananda Lewis has died following a nearly 5-year battle with breast cancer. She was 52 years old. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” the video ...

Ananda Lewis’ ex shares emotional tribute and photo from the day she gave birth to their son Harry Smith shared 14-year-old Langston with Ananda Lewis, who passed away in June after a years-long ...

Ananda Lewis died at the age of 52 in June 2025, roughly five years after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis. During her final years, the late MTV VJ embarked on a journey to encourage women to ...

Ananda Lewis, a fixture on MTV in the 90s, has died after a battle with breast cancer, family members announced Wednesday, June 11 on Facebook. She was 52. A Howard University graduate, Lewis got ...

Harry Smith shared 14-year-old Langston with Ananda Lewis, who passed away in June after a years-long battle with breast cancer. It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media ...