{
  "id": 1282312,
  "title": "Actress Ananya Raj Dies At 27 In Her Sleep, Family Says 'She Was Going Through Physical & Mental Discomfort'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/actress-ananya-raj-dies-at-27-in-her-sleep-family-says-she-was-going",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/actress-ananya-raj-dies-at-27-in-her-sleep-family-says-she-was-going-through-physical-mental-discomfort"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Ananya Raj, renowned for her roles in movies like 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, Ghost, and the Telugu film Thaggede Le, has sadly passed away at the tender age of 27. Her family released a statement on August 15, confirming the news and expressing their deep sorrow over her demise, which occurred peacefully in her sleep. Ananya had been grappling with physical and mental health issues for over a year prior to her passing. Her family, in a heartfelt message, remembered her as a resilient and determined individual who fought through her struggles with courage. They requested privacy during this difficult time, asking for prayers for her soul. Born and raised in Mumbai, Ananya had carved a niche for herself in both Hindi and regional cinema. She began her journey in the industry with film roles and music videos, eventually establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment world. Her debut in Bollywood came with the 2016 film 7 Hours to Go, followed by appearances in The Final Exit (2017) and Ghost (2019). Apart from her film career, Ananya also made a mark with her appearances in music videos, which helped broaden her reach.",
  "summary": "Actress Ananya Raj, known for films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, Ghost and Telugu film Thaggede Le, died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news, stating that the actress passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15 after dealing with physical and mental health difficulties for more than a year. Ananya's family shared the news through her official Instagram account on August…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}