Lewis was a well-known VJ on MTV in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She hosted popular shows like "Total Request Live" and "Hot Zone," and launched "The Ananda Lewis Show" in 2001. In 2019, Lewis was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer.

Ananda Lewis, a staple of MTV’s golden era, died this week after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 52. In the years leading up to her death, the beloved TV personality stirred controversy by opting for alternative treatments instead of a doctor-recommended double mastectomy — a decision she stood by until the end,