Ananda Lewis Dead - Former MTV VJ & Talk Show Host Dies at Age 52

Ananda Lewis has sadly passed away.

On Wednesday (June 11), the former MTV VJ’s sister Lakshmi announced news of Ananda‘s death at the age of 52 in a Facebook post.

“She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” Lakshmi wrote, alongside a series of broken heart emojis and a black and white portrait of Ananda. “Lord, rest her soul ????????”

Keep reading to find out more…Ananda was first hired by MTV in 1997 as one of the network’s VJS and also hosted shows including Total Request Live and Hot Zone.