On Thursday, last week, Poonam Pandey passed away, due to cervical cancer. She was only 32 years of age.
Speaking to News18, her close friend Sambhavna said, “Oh my god! I knew her. We had done Khatron ke Khiladi together. I met her last year. We would actually keep meeting sometimes socially or at an event. But she never mentioned that she was going through any problems. It’s absolutely unbelievable, I still can’t digest it. Poonam was so young, hardly 30-32 years old. I am not in Mumbai but how I wish I was here to pay my respects. I would have reached there immediately.”
The world got to know of this sad news through Instagram. A post on her account was shared, “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.”
It is believed that Poonam fought her cervical cancer battle bravely.
Poonam Pandey shot to fame after posting a video message ahead of 2011 cricket world cup final, that she would strip if India won. She did not, but she did post a nude photo when her favorite team Knight Riders won the IPL next year. She was often caught in controversies for her explicit statements.
However, all this seems like a cheap publicity stunt! She is alive! This was highly insensitive.
