Fighting with 'Cervical Cancer', Poonam Pandey passes away

(the actress's team released an official statement)

(File Photo: Poonam Pandey)

The entertainment industry is in mourning over the tragic demise of actress and model Poonam Pandey, who succumbed to cervical cancer on Friday morning at the age of 32.

The news of Poonam Pandey's passing was officially confirmed by her team through a statement posted on her official Instagram handle. The statement expressed the team's deep sorrow, stating, "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."

(File Photo: Instagram)

Poonam Pandey gained fame in 2011 after making a controversial statement during the ICC Cricket World Cup. Subsequently, she ventured into films and reality shows, featuring in Bollywood movies like Nasha and Aa Gaya Hero, as well as participating in Kangana Ranaut's reality show, Lock Upp.

The sudden news of Poonam Pandey's demise has left her fans and followers in shock, with many expressing their condolences on social media.