Ananda Lewis, a prominent television host known for her work on MTV and BET in the late 1990s, has passed away at the age of 52 after battling breast cancer since her diagnosis in 2018. Despite her illness, Lewis was vocal about her treatment choices, which included forgoing traditional methods like a double mastectomy due to concerns over toxins. She believed in the body's ability to heal itself, reflecting on this philosophy in a CNN interview. Lewis’s legacy includes her impactful hosting roles and her distinctive voice in media.
"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. I decided to keep my tumor and try to work it out of my body a different way."
Lewis served as a host on BET's Teen Summit and MTV's Total Request Live and Hot Zone during the late 1990s, showcasing her significant footprint in television.
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