MTV's Ananda Lewis Dies at 52

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52.

Lakshmi Emory, whom Lewis once described as a “phenomenal sister” in a birthday message, shared news of her death in a June 11 Facebook post.

“She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” she wrote next to a black-and-white photo of Lewis. “Lord, rest her soul.”

Emory did not share additional details, including Lewis’ cause of death.

Lewis was an MTV staple in the late ‘90s, hosting “Total Request Live” and video countdown show “Hot Zone.” She also hosted her own talk show “The Ananda Lewis Show” in 2001.