CNN’s Stephanie Elam is remembering her last visit with Ananda Lewis, the iconic BET and MTV host who died at 52 from breast ...

The beloved television personality and host of BET's Teen Summit wanted other women to learn from her mistakes.

Katie Thurston said her “fellow sister” Ananda Lewis’ death from breast cancer had her “spiraling” for a day about her own ...

Famed MTV and BET journalist Ananda Lewis’ family are grateful for the outpouring of support. Lewis died after a battle with breast cancer at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Emory, announced her ...

Her close friend, CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam, shared an emotional tribute during a CNN interview, revealing the final text message Ananda sent her before her passing. In the message, Lewis ...

Ananda Lewis had one dying wish before her heartbreaking passing. Lakshmi Emory, Lewis’ sister, said that the former MTV video jockey hoped to live long enough to make it to her 14-year-old son ...

CNN anchor Sara Sidner and correspondent Stephanie Elam broke down on air while sharing the final message from MTV VJ Ananda ...

Ananda Lewis' final text to her best friend has been revealed - one day after the former MTV VJ died at age 52 from breast ...

CNN correspondents Sara Snider and Stephanie Elam appeared in a joint segment on CNN to discuss the June 11 death of former ...

Popular TV personality Ananda Lewis passed on, aged 52, on June 11, 2025, after battling with breast cancer for nearly five years.

Speaking with Elam and Sidner during a CNN round-table discussion in October 2024, she revealed her cancer had spread and ...

The MTV VJ was at peace with her decision to treat her cancer in a more holistic way instead of following her doctor’s advice.