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Ananda Lewis’ Family Guide: What to Know About MTV Star’s Partner and Son

MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies at 52 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer, leaving behind her partner Harry Smith and son Langston

Former MTV VJ and Total Request Live host Ananda Lewis died at age 52 in June 2025 following a seven-year battle with breast cancer. While Harry lives a largely private life away from the spotlight, he has his own production company called Smith Global Media, which released the 2016 Christmas movie Believe and the animated musical Gnome Alone. Langston later took part in social media videos with his mom, including one vlog where she candidly explained how her treatment schedule impacted her son’s day-to-day life.

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