Poonam Pandey was born on March 11, 1991 in Delhi, India

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She also appeared in other films such as Love Is Poison, Malini & Co., The Journey of Karma, and Shukla The Tiger

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She was married to film producer Sam Bombay in September 2020

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She was known for her bold and controversial statements and actions on social media and in public.

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She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in late 2023 and underwent treatment in Mumbai.

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However, her condition deteriorated and she succumbed to the disease on February 1, 20242

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She died on February 1, 2024 at the age of 32

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She was mourned by her fans and colleagues on social media

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Her last Instagram post was from a party in Goa three days before her death

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