Model Poonam Pandey dies at 32, her team says she fought cervical cancer bravely

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New Delhi, Feb 02, 2024: Poonam Pandey, model and reality star, has died of cervical cancer, her manager said today. The 32-year-old, who was last seen on the reality show ’Lock Upp’,  "bravely fought the disease", said her team.

 

"Poonam Pandey, the beloved actress and social media personality, has tragically passed away this morning due to Cervical Cancer, leaving the entertainment industry in shock and  mourning," her manager Nikita Sharma.

"The 32-year-old, renowned for her modelling and strong social media presence, bravely fought against the disease before passing away," Ms Sharma added.

The model’s team also posted a statement on her official Instagram page.

"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," the statement said.

Poonam Pandey had over a billion followers on her Instagram. Her popularity skyrocketed during the 2011 Cricket World Cup when she promised that she would strip if India won the final.