Model and actress Poonam Pandey passed away at the age of 32 after suffering from cervical cancer. The news was brought to light and announced by her team on her Instagram account as they issued a statement. The sudden demise of the model left many in shock. Reacting to her sudden demise many celebs from the film and TV industry expressed their shock and grief.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Bollywood Kangana Ranaut who had previously worked with Poonam Pandey in the show Lockupp wrote, “This is so sad, losing a young woman to cancer is a catastrophe. Om Shanti,”.
Apart from Kangana Ranaut, television actor Aly Goni also took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Rest in peace poonam”.
In a conversation with News18 Sambhavana Seth who has worked with Poonam in Khatron Ke Khiladi revealed that the two were good friends, however, Poonam never revealed that she was suffering from cervical cancer.
Speaking to Zoom TV, Karan Kundrra said, “Karan Oh my god! I have no idea about this. How did it happen? It is very sad and heartbreaking news.”
For the unversed, on 2 February, a statement was shared on Poonam Panday’s Instagram account announcing her demise. The statement read, “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.”