Actor Ananya Raj dies at 27, family says she passed away in sleep

Actor Ananya Raj, known for films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died in her sleep on July 15 at the age of 35. Her family announced her death more than a month later

Mumbai: 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.

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“With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of 15th July. She passed away peacefully in her 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 Bollywood career with “7 Hours to Go” in 2016, followed by “The Final Exit” in 2017 and “Ghost” in 2019. She also appeared in music videos for labels including T-Series, Zee Music and Times Music.