July saw the death of heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath lead singer whose influence in the genre spans generations.

She also had her own show, "The Ananda Lewis Show," which ran from 2001 to 2002. In 2020, Lewis announced that she had been battling breast cancer for two years.

June 11. Ananda Lewis, 52. The former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity. June 11. Breast cancer. Loren Ruch, 55.

June 11. Ananda Lewis, 52. The former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity. June 11. Breast cancer. Anne Burrell, 55.