New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Actor Ananya Raj, who appeared in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27, with her family confirming that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15.

Her family shared the news through Ananya's official Instagram account, saying the actor had been dealing with physical and mental health difficulties for more than a year. They also requested privacy as they mourn her death.

The family's statement read, "This is Ananya's family. With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of 15th July. She passed away peacefully in sleep. For over a year she was going through physical and mental discomfort. And she fought like a warrior to overcome ...