Did Poonam Pandey die due to drug overdose instead of cervical cancer? Everything we know so far
Poonam Pandey
Indian actress and reality TV star Poonam Pandey's team made everyone believe that she breathed her last on January 1(Thursday) via an Instagram post. The shocking newsleft the entertainment world and her fans mourning and grieving. However, several conflicting reports about the cause of her death emerged ever since her team announced her untimely demise. And, that left many confused.
Initially announced as a result of cervical cancer by her official team, a source close to the Nasha actress recently revealed to Zoom TVthat she passed away due to a drug overdose. However, the report claimed that it is not known what drugs caused the actress' sudden demise. This revelation added another layer of complexity to the circumstances surrounding her alleged death.
A day later, it turned out that all the reports and speculations were not true. Poonam faked her death to bring attention to cervical cancer and raise awareness about the deadly disease and the HPV vaccine that is highly effective in preventing the disease.
In a statement released yesterday, Pandey's manager expressed deep sadness, informing the public about her demise from cervical cancer. The statement requested privacy for the grieving team and highlighted Poonam's loving and kind nature.
"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," the statement read.
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The late actress's bodyguard spoke to the media yesterday and expressed shock at the conflicting information. He stated, "No, madam never discussed it with me. I am in shock too. Her UP house has a locked door, and after informing them once, none of her family members are answering the call. I am heading to her place to find out more and will keep you updated."
Known for her bold persona, provocative social media posts, and controversial marriage with Sam Bombay, the actress has always managed to grab headlines for one reason or another. Click here to check out her biggest controversies over the years.