Poonam Pandey, a prominent model and reality TV personality, has succumbed to cervical cancer, as revealed by her manager’s statement today. The news has elicited shock and disbelief, given that the 32-year-old, who was recently featured on the reality show Lock Upp, fought courageously against the disease until her demise this morning, as stated by her team.
Her manager, Nikita Sharma, emphasised the urgent need for increased awareness and proactive measures against preventable diseases such as cervical cancer. Initial reports about her passing came from her media manager, Parul Chawla, who later clarified that Poonam Pandey’s sister conveyed the information, and they were awaiting further details from the family.
The announcement of her death was made earlier today on her official Instagram page. In the statement, her team expressed, “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared.”