Mumbai, Feb. 3 -- Poonam Pandey, a controversial actress, recently pretended to die from cervical cancer in order to raise awareness about the disease.

On February 2nd, her official Instagram account declared her dead of cervical cancer-only for it to become clear later that everything had been an elaborate publicity stunt.

The social media post shared on Poonam Pandey's Instagram account read: "This morning is difficult for us. I am deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our dear Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that came into contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, We ask for privacy while we remember her fondly for all we shared."

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