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,

Lewis' family did not share a cause of death, but the TV personality had been candid about her breast cancer diagnosis and progression.

Fans and peers honor Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and activist, after her death at 52 following a long battle with breast cancer.

Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and TV host, died last week from breast cancer at age 52. After revealing in 2020 that she had been battling breast cancer for more than two years, Lewis announced she was foregoing conventional treatment in favor of holistic methods such as juicing,

In light of the death of Ananda Lewis, we look into the reasons people forego traditional solutions — and the medical impact of that decision.

Ananda Lewis has died five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.The former MTV VJ shared what would become her very last post on Instagram 13 weeks before her tragic death. The post, uploaded on March 7,