Howard University Grad, MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52
Ananda Lewis, a fixture on MTV in the 90s, has died after a battle with breast cancer, family members announced Wednesday, June 11 on Facebook. She was 52.
A Howard University graduate, Lewis got her big break when she auditioned for an on-screen job hosting "Teen Summit" on BET in DC, where she discussed serious issues impacting young adults.
Among the highlights of her early career was a 1996 interview with then-First Lady Hillary Clinton about her book.
Lewis went on to be a video jockey with MTV, where she hosted and "VJed" multiple shows, including "Total Request Live," which wa…
Wink Martindale, Beloved Game Show Host, Dies
Wink Martindale, the iconic television game show host whose colorful name became synonymous with the genre, has died.
He was age 91.
His family announced the news on Tuesday, April 15, saying he was surrounded by loved ones in Rancho Mirage, California, including his devoted wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale.
He captivated audiences for over 74 years, hosting 20 game shows, most notably Tic-Tac-Dough, Gambit, and High Rollers.
Born Winston Conrad Martindale in Tennessee, he began his career as a disc jockey as a 17-year-old.
Martindale received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fa…
