Mumbai: Actress, model and Lock Upp season 1 contestant Poonam Panday died on Friday due to cervical cancer, said her manager. The news was confirmed in an official statement shared by her manager Parul Chawla on her official Instagram page. She was 32.
A post on Pandey’s official Instagram account read, “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 for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared.”
Poonam Pandey’s Last Rites In Uttar Pradesh
Speaking to India Today, her manager said, “She got detected with cancer sometime back and it was in the later stage. She was in UP, her hometown, and the funeral will mostly happen there. We are yet to get more details.”
A day after spreading this fake news, Poonam herself confirmed that she is alive and fit. In a video, Poonam said, “I am alive. I didn’t die of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I can’t say that about those hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives because of cervical cancer.”
In another clip, she said, “Hi everyone. It’s Poonam. I’m sorry I’ve cause this tear and I’m sorry to those whom I’ve hurt. My intention? To shock everyone into the conversation that we are not talking enough about, which is cervical cancer. Yes, I faked my demise, extreme I know.”
The news has sent shockwaves among fans and across the industry. Poonam Pandey made her acting debut with the film ‘Nasha’ in 2013. She also appeared in Kangana Ranaut’s reality show ‘Lock Upp’ in 2021 where she won hearts with her amazing game.
