MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, known for "Total Request Live," died at 52 after battling breast cancer.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis passed away at 52 after a battle with stage IV breast cancer. Lewis, known for hosting shows like "Total Request Live" and "Hot Zone" in the late 1990s, revealed her stage III cancer diagnosis in 2020 and later advocated for early detection. She also hosted "Teen Summit" on BET and her own talk show, "The Ananda Lewis Show." Born in Los Angeles, Lewis is survived by her son, Langston.