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Poonam Pandey’s Sudden Demise Raises Doubts: Netizens Question the Cervical Cancer News
Model and actor Poonam Pandey, aged 32, has passed away due to cervical cancer, as confirmed by her media manager Parul Chawla and reported by ANI. The news was further validated by a post on Poonam Pandey’s official Instagram account, which expressed deep sorrow and requested privacy.
However, the sudden demise of Poonam Pandey has left netizens in shock, with many expressing doubts on social media. Some believe that her official account might have been hacked, questioning the authenticity of the news. One netizen stated that cervical cancer patients do not usually pass away suddenly, and called for a thorough investigation to be conducted.
Poonam Pandey, known for her bold photos and videos, made her film debut in 2013 with the movie “Nasha.” She was last seen in Kangana Ranaut‘s film “Lock Up” in 2022. In 2011, she gained notoriety for her promise to pose nude if India won the ICC Cricket World Cup, though she did not fulfill this pledge due to public disapproval and lack of permission from BCCI.
Just three days ago, Poonam Pandey shared a post on her social media, showing her enjoying a party in Goa.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, particularly in India. It is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women and accounts for 10% of all cancers in women. Globally, cervical cancer ranks as the eighth most commonly occurring cancer and the ninth leading cause of cancer death. In 2023, there were approximately 661,044 new cases and 348,186 deaths reported, according to the World Health Organisation.