In a surprising turn of events, Lock Upp fame Poonam Pandey has come forward to address the recent rumors of her demise due to cervical cancer. The actress, in a video statement released on Saturday morning, vehemently denied the false reports and revealed that the motive behind the death hoax was to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
“I am alive. I did not die because of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I cannot say that about those hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives because of cervical cancer,” Poonam stated in the video. She emphasized that cervical cancer is preventable and urged people to undergo tests and get the HPV vaccine, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention.
The confusion began on Friday, February 2, when an official post on Poonam Pandey’s Instagram handle announced her alleged demise. The post claimed she had succumbed to cervical cancer and requested privacy for the grieving family. The news prompted tributes from various celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut and Anupam Kher.
However, skepticism arose on social media, with many questioning the authenticity of the news, stating that Poonam did not appear ill, and sudden deaths are uncommon for cervical cancer patients. The actress’s clarification has now put an end to the speculations, with the focus shifting towards spreading awareness about cervical cancer.
