Lewis was a prominent figure across a variety of MTV shows in the late 90s and early 2000s. She was a host of the ultra-popular “Total Request Live” and “Spring Break” programs. Lewis also conducted interviews with some of music’s biggest stars at the time.

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She was 52. Lewis’ sister, Lakshmi, shared the news of her death on Facebook, writing, “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul.” Lakshmi also told TMZ that Lewis died Wednesday morning at her home in Los Angeles after battling cancer for six years.

Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities on the music network, has died. She was 52. The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi Emory,