Influencer says she faked her own death to raise awareness about cervical cancer

• A Bollywood actor is in trouble after claiming on Instagram that he died of cancer.
• Poonam Pandey is alive and well and trying to convince her followers that her intentions were good.
• Pandey said she did it to raise awareness for women who actually died from cervical cancer.

social media account actor When the model announced her death, people expressed their condolences and prayed for her soul.

Poonam Pandey posted on Instagram, “I am very saddened to announce the loss of my beloved Poonam due to cervical cancer.” “During this time of grief, we would request her privacy while remembering her fondly for all that she shared.”

After receiving many congratulations, the Bollywood actor’s account was posted again the next day.

“I am alive. I did not die because of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives to cervical cancer,” Pandey said. said in a video that plays a sombre instrumental performance. background.

Online critics slammed Pandey for what they called a hoax. But in a flurry of follow-up posts on her page, the model said she did it with the best of intentions.

“I understand that you may have taken this in bad taste, but I also hope you consider the larger cause,” Pandey said in one post. “Feel free to voice your dissatisfaction. I understand. But this is more than just lip service. Instead, I am dedicating my heart and soul to curing cervical cancer.”

Pandey did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s request for comment.

The American Cancer Society recommends that women start getting cervical cancer screening starting at age 25. Although the disease has some symptoms that can be easily overlooked, such as abnormal vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain, it is considered a “rare” condition for women who have regular check-ups. Previously reported.