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 ...

CNN anchor Sara Sidner and CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam tearfully mourned the death of their close friend, former MTV VJ ...

In an emotional interview with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, CNN anchor Sara Sidner reflects on the loss of Ananda 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 ...

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 ...

Elam shared a final text message from Lewis to her, saying, “This is part of the text she sent me: ‘You know my feelings on ...

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.

After Lewis passed away following a prolonged struggle with breast cancer, Elam and CNN colleague Sara Sidner, who is also ...

Sara Sidner and Stephanie Elam — honored the late MTV VJ during a special segment on CNN. Elam shared her longtime friend's ...

Lewis' family did not share a cause of death, but the TV personality had been candid about her breast cancer diagnosis and ...