” Yes, I faked my death. “I already know it’s extreme,” Indian actress and reality TV contestant Poonam Pandey admitted this Saturday, February 3, before apologizing for wanting to raise awareness about cervical cancer and amid criticism that she carried out a “scheme” advertising.
News of the 32-year-old Pandey’s death broke in the Indian media on Thursday, February 1, through his spokesman, but it was on Friday that it caused the biggest impact on television and newspapers after a post on his Instagram page.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer,” read a simple text on a black background.
Poonam Pandey explains why she faked her death
Among the expressions of condolences there were already those who highlighted the sudden death, suspicions that the actress confirmed by revealing in several videos and a statement that she is still alive.
” Although I understand they thought it was in bad taste, I also beg you to consider the greater cause. Before we judge the act, I call upon you to acknowledge the alarming concern that is weighing on women around the world,” Poonam said in one of her messages posted on social media.
In another she noted: “I’m here, alive. Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has taken the lives of thousands of women that resulted from a lack of knowledge about how to deal with this disease. Unlike other cancers, cancer “The Cervical cancer is completely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests.”
The celebrity claimed that the media had not highlighted enough of one of the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the budget presentation last Thursday.
India will boost vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) in girls aged between 9 and 14 to prevent cervical cancer, he told parliament.
Criticism of the actress intensified this Saturday in the face of the fake death, amid a wave of negative comments. However, there were those who recognized that his plan was extreme, but applauded his intention.
According to data from the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan), every year India records 123,907 new cases of cervical cancer and 77,348 deaths, EFE reported.
Source: univision
Jason Root is a writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth coverage of famous people in entertainment, sports, and politics. He has a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines and bringing readers an inside look at the lives of the famous. He has been writing for Gossipify for several years and has a degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley.
