Overview

• Lewis rose to prominence as an MTV video jockey from 1997 to 2001, hosting shows including Total Request Live and Hot Zone
• She was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2020 and chose alternative therapies while initially avoiding recommended mammograms
• By October 2024 her disease had advanced to stage 4, a progression she openly acknowledged in interviews
• In her final months Lewis used platforms like CNN to urge women to undergo regular mammography and early screening
• Lakshmi Emory confirmed on June 11, 2025 that Lewis died at age 52 after her long cancer battle