Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer at the age of 32

Poonam Pandey's official Instagram account posted about her sudden death on Friday, with her team confirming the news. Fans reacted with shock and confusion.

Actor-model Poonam Pandey died on Thursday night. She was 32. A post made from her official Instagram account said that the actor died due to cervical cancer.

The news shocked many, with some wondering if the post was a hoax. Poonam's team also confirmed the news in an interview to News18, saying “She passed away last night.” Poonam's manager Parul Chawla has also confirmed the news of the model's death to ANI. Also read: Who was Poonam Pandey? Everything you need to know about the actor-model

Shared with a folded hands and heart emoji, the post shared on Poonam Pandey’s Instagram 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.”

 

Her team also confirmed to News18, “She passed away last night”. She was seen on the reality show Lock Upp season 1 in 2022, which was hosted by actor Kangana Ranaut. Poonam Pandey's last Instagram post was from a party in Goa three days ago. She had shared a video of herself at a bash.

 

Fans wonder if it is real, stunt or hoax.

“Lost? Hope this is not fake or fun post,” wrote a fan, skeptical that it might be a hoax, while another fan wrote, “What is it for real? Or some kind of promotion for upcoming project?”

Pandey captured Twitter's imagination and was on her way when she announced on 14 March 2011 that she would strip if India won the cricket World Cup.

India did win the World Cup that year. But Pandey did not stick to her promise. She said she didn’t want to break the law. The whole thing was a “publicity stunt", she admitted.