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Poonam Pandey Fake Death: Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey grabbed the attention after she faked her own death on social media with an aim to spark conversation about cervical cancer. Her attempts to create awareness backfired and she was met with severe backlash from netizens and several celebrities. The agency behind the campaign has finally broken its silence and apologised to the public in an official statement.

The statement reads, "Yes, we were involved in the initiative for Poonam Pandey to spread awareness about Cervical Cancer in collaboration with Hauterfly. To start off, we would like to extend a heartfelt apology - especially towards those who have been triggered as a result of having faced/having a loved one face the hardships of any kind of Cancer."

 
 
 
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"Our actions were driven by a singular mission - to elevate awareness about Cervical Cancer. In 2022, India registered 123,907 Cervical Cancer cases and 77,348 deaths. After Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer is the second-most frequent malignancy affecting middle aged women in India," it added.

The false news of Poonam Pandey's 'death' was initially announced in a post shared on her official Instagram handle on February 2, stating, "This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared."

 
 
 
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A day later, Poonam shared a video on Instagram, where she informed her followers that she was alive and tried to raise awareness about cervical cancer. She wrote, "I feel compelled to share something significant with you all - I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease."

"Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer," she added.

On the work front, Poonam was last seen in the reality television show 'Lock Upp'.