Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Emory, confirmed Lewis' death in a Facebook post Wednesday.

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis' dying wish has been revealed by her family. Ananda hoped to live until her son's middle school graduation day. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed to Entertainment Tonight on Thursday,

Ananda Lewis had one dying wish before her heartbreaking passing. Lakshmi Emory, Lewis’ sister, said that the former MTV video jockey hoped to live long enough to make it to her 14-year-old son Langston’s middle school graduation day.