India, Aug. 17 -- Actor Ananya Raj, known for working in movies such as "7 Hours To Go", "The Final Exit" and "Ghost", died last month, her family has said.

The 35-year-old actor died in her sleep in the early hours of July 15, according to a statement shared by her family on Instagram more than a month after her death.

"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 them. She was a strong spirited girl and lived like a Queen," read the statement.

The family further said they wished to maintain privacy during a difficult period.

Raj began her...