Poonam Pandey, a popular actor, model and lock up star passed away on Friday, she succumbed to cervical cancer, according to a statement shared by her manager on her official Instagram page.
The statement posted on Poonam Pandey‘s Instagram handle 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 privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared (sic).”
Pandey’s manager Parul Chawla revealed the actor was diagnosed with the last stage of cervical cancer sometime back.
“She got detected with cancer sometime back, and it was in the latter stages. She was in her hometown in Uttar Pradesh, and the funeral will mostly happen there,” Pandey’s manager revealed.
Poonam Pandey made her Bollywood debut with the 2013 film ‘Nasha’. Later, the actor and social media influencer gained major popularity after participating in the reality show ‘Lock Upp’.
Poonam Pandey had a significant impact on social media, particularly on Twitter, where she had a large and dedicated following. She was known for her controversial and provocative posts, which generated a lot of buzz and attention.
Poonam Pandey’s social media presence helped her to build a strong personal brand and capitalize on the attention she received to further her career in the entertainment industry. Her story can be used as a case study to teach students about the influence of social media on career development, responsible social media usage, marketing, personal branding, and ethics in media and entertainment
However, it is important to note that Poonam Pandey’s social media presence was not without controversy, and she also faced online trolling and criticism
A multifaceted personality, Pandey was also widely known for her vibrant presence on social media platforms and philanthropic endeavours.