As a Black female voice in media, Ananda Lewis’s impact broke many invisible barriers, challenging stereotypes and paving the way for the generation that followed.

Ananda Lewis Was 'Black Barbara Walters,' Says Fellow MTV VJ Bill Bellamy. Story by TMZ Staff • 1w. Ananda Lewis left her mark on the entertainment world in her short time on Earth ...

Former MTV VJ Dave Holmes is honoring his former colleague and friend Ananda Lewis. “Watching Ananda felt like checking in with your coolest, smartest friend,” Holmes, 54, shared with Us Weekly .

Ananda Lewis, who rose to fame as an MTV VJ and hosted shows like "Total Request Live" before launching her own talk show, has died at age 52 after a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.

Lewis's sister Lakshmi Emory posted the news to Facebook that she had lost her years-long battle with breast cancer. She was 52 years old.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis passed away on Wednesday, June 11th. Her sister, Lakshmi, posted on Facebook, stating she had died from metastatic breast cancer.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis’ dying wish has been revealed by her family. Ananda hoped to live until her son’s middle school graduation day. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed to Entertainment ...

Former MTV VJ Bill Bellamy is paying tribute to his former colleague Ananda Lewis, who died this week after a yearslong battle with breast cancer at age 52.. The comedian and actor talked to TMZ ...

Eight months after opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis, former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has died at the age of 52. The news of her death comes after Lewis ...

LOS ANGELES — Ananda Lewis, former MTV video jockey and television show host, has died at 52 after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Lewis rose to fame on BET's ...