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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Death announced of 90's MTV star Ananda Lewis
1990s MTV star Ananda Lewis best known for MTV shows: Total Request, MTV Live, and Hot Zone has died aged 52 after battling breast cancer. The New York Times declared her to be "the hip-hop generation's reigning It Girl" in 1999. Lewis host her own talk show The Ananda Lewis Show in 2001. MTV released a statement saying: "We're saddened to learn of the passing of beloved MTV VJ, Ananda Lewis. Through her on-air hosting and interviews, Ananda helped raise a generation of music fans. Our thoughts are with her family & loved ones." Ananda posted on Instagram in 2020 urging people to go to mammogram screening stating that she had not done so. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 after finding a lump the size of a pea. She is survived by her husband Henry Smith ( brother of Will) and son Langston, who was born in 2011.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ananda Lewis, former MTV presenter and talk show host, dies aged 52
Former MTV presenter and talk show host Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52. The LA-born star announced in October last year that her breast cancer had progressed to stage four. Eight months on and six years since her diagnosis, Lewis' family have announced her death. Lewis' cousin Felece Antoinette wrote on Facebook: 'My beautiful, gifted, multitalented, funny, intelligent, witty and brave cousin TV personality Ananda Lewis gained her wings today. No more pain. 'Please keep her sister Lakshmi LS Emory and the entire Lewis family lifted in prayer. 'RIH Bravebird, I'll see you on the other side.' Lakshmi, Lewis' sister, also shared the news with a brief, heartbroken statement, which read: 'She's free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul.' Lewis is survived by her son, Langston, whom she welcomed in 2011 with Harry Smith — the brother of Will Smith. The TV star rose to prominence in the late 90s as an MTV video jockey, where she hosted shows like Total Request, MTV Live, and Hot Zone, before moving to her own talk show The Ananda Lewis Show in 2001. In 1999 the New York Times called her 'the hip-hop generation's reigning It Girl'. Lewis attended Howard University in Washington DC, where she spent time as a youth activist; work which inspired her to audition for BET's Teen Summit, a series focused on social issues affecting young Black people, which she ended up hosting. Since her time on MTV during its heyday, Lewis served as a correspondent on CBS's The Insider and made various guest appearances on US shows. When announcing her diagnosis in 2020, Lewis confessed to having ignored medical advice, which she called a 'mistake'. 'For a really long time, I have refused mammograms, and that was a mistake,' Lewis said then. 'I watched my mom get mammograms for 30 years almost, and at the end of that, she had breast cancer, and I said, 'Huh. Radiation exposure for years… breast cancer. Yeah, I'm going to pass. Thanks anyway.'' She urged other women not to follow her lead. 'I need you to share this with the women in your life who may be as stubborn as I was about mammograms and I need you to tell them that they have to do it,' Lewis said in her announcement. 'Early detection, especially for breast cancer, changes your outcome. It can save their life.' In October, Lewis discussed her diagnosis with her friend, CNN's Stephanie Elam. 'My plan at first was to get out excessive toxins in my body. I felt like my body is intelligent, I know that to be true. Our bodies are brilliantly made,' Lewis said. 'I decided to keep my tumor and try to work it out of my body a different way. . . . I wish I could go back. It's important for me to admit where I went wrong with this.' Lewis found a lump a little larger than a pea in her breast while in the shower in December 2018. In an essay for Essence in January, Lewis wrote: 'We're not meant to stay here forever. We come to this life, have experiences—and then we go. Being real about that with yourself changes how you choose to live.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: All the celebrities slamming Donald Trump's immigration raids as Eva Longoria breaks down MORE: Dakota Johnson had bizarre asparagus murder dream about Glastonbury headliner MORE: Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) rapper Silentó sentenced to 30 years for killing cousin
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emma Willis returns to TV for first time since secret heart surgery in new BBC show with husband Matt
EMMA Willis will return to TV for the first time since her secret heart surgery with her husband Matt. The former Big Brother presenter, 49, shocked fans last week when she revealed she 3 Emma Willis' TV return has been confirmed following her heart surgery Credit: BBC 3 The presenter stunned fans by revealing she was diagnosed with a hole in her heart Credit: Instagram 3 Emma was flooded with support from concerned fans as she posted hospital snaps on social media Emma had been diagnosed with a After being flooded with support from fans, Emma's TV return has now been confirmed. She'll star in a brand new BBC One show centred around mental health with her husband and Busted star Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis, will begin Tuesday, May 13 at 10.50pm. more on emma willis The four-part series will see the TV couple team up with therapists in the UK to help navigate life's modern challenges. Asking for help is never a weakness; it's one of the bravest things you can do Matt & Emma Willis Speaking about fronting the Beeb series, Matt and Emma said: 'Therapy has played a huge role in both of our lives, not just individually but as a couple too. "It's given us the tools to understand ourselves and each other better, and we know firsthand how powerful that can be. "With this documentary series we'll hear from incredible experts and see what really happens in the therapy room, to help break down the stigma and start conversations. Most read in News TV "We'll meet those taking part and follow the process each step of the way, which we hope will show the benefits of talking and prioritising mental wellbeing. "We know that therapy isn't always easy to access, so by bringing it to TV, we hope to give people a window into the process and share tools that could help them navigate their own challenges. Watch as Love Is Blind UK's Emma Willis breaks down in tears and sobs as she opens up about marriage to Matt "Asking for help is never a weakness; it's one of the bravest things you can do.' Meanwhile, mum-of-three Emma Opening up about her treatment, she said: "A big humungous THANK YOU to the team at the Royal Brompton Hospital for their care and support. "A few weeks ago, I had keyhole heart surgery, which feels very strange to write, and even stranger when I say it out loud. "From investigations last year, to diagnosis and then surgery, they were absolutely incredible. As was @mattjwillis who never left my side. "Turns out, I've been pottering around for 48 years blissfully unaware I had a hole in my heart. "Isn't it bonkers what's happening in our bodies that we have no idea about… "What blows my mind even more is the wonders of modern medicine, and the spectacular people that save, fix and help us every single day. "Can you imagine what it must feel like to have a pair of hand that can do that job?! They are the real superstars…" Emma Willis' TV Timeline 2002-2003 - MTV UK 2002-2003 - Total Request Live UK 2007-2008 - I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW 2008-2014 - The Hot Desk 2010 - Live From Studio Five 2010 - The Real Hustle 2010 - Big Brother's Little Brother 2011-2015 - Big Brother's Bit On The Side 2013 - Prize Island 2013-2018 - Big Brother/Celebrity Big Brother 2014-present - The Voice UK 2015 - Reality Bites 2015 - Prized Apart 2018-present - Emma Willis: Delivering Babies 2019-2021 - The Circle UK 2021-present - Cooking With The Stars 2023-present - Love Is Blind UK
