Popular model-turned-actress Poonam Pandey passed away. She was just 32 years old. She succumbed to cervical cancer. Poonam Pandey's death news has sent shockwaves across the glamour industry.

The Instagram message reads, "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."

However, the details of Pandey’s passing, including the location, time, or presence of any family members, are not disclosed in the message on her Instagram page. As per some media reports, Poonam Pandey died at her home in Uttar Pradesh. People were left shocked hearing the news while many paid condolences.

Poonam was known as a controversies favourite. She had won hearts with her bold pictures and statements. She gained visibility when she appeared on Bigg Boss in 2011 and also made headlines by making bold statements, such as vowing to strip if the Indian cricket team won the Cricket World Cup that year, demonstrating her penchant for daring acts on various occasions.

Subsequently she entered Bollywood in 2013 with her debut film "Nasha" directed by Ram Gopal Varma. She also starred in "GST - Galti Sirf Tumhari" (2017), along with other film and television projects.