{
  "id": 1411227,
  "title": "Ghost actor Ananya Raj dies at 35, family confirms news: ‘Fought like a warrior’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/ghost-actor-ananya-raj-dies-at-35-family-confirms-news-fought-like-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ghost-actor-ananya-raj-dies-at-35-family-confirms-news-fought-like-a-warrior-10836481/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ananya Raj, a 35-year-old Bollywood actress, has passed away, according to her family. In a statement posted on her Instagram, the family revealed that Ananya had been battling physical and mental health issues for over a year before peacefully passing away in her sleep a month ago. The note expressed their deep pain at the loss of their beloved daughter and sister.\n\nDespite her short career, Ananya had starred in a few notable films. She made her Bollywood debut with 7 Hours to Go in 2016, followed by roles in The Final Exit (2017) and Ghost (2019). Beyond Hindi cinema, she also appeared in regional films like Thaggede Le in Telugu and Madrasi Gang, which was trilingual.\n\nAnanya was described as a strong and spirited girl who lived like a queen. Her family urged fans to pray for her soul and requested privacy during this difficult time. Her passing has left many fans shocked and saddened, with numerous comments expressing their grief and condolences.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Bollywood actress Ananya Raj dies at 35.",
    "Family confirms she battled health issues for a year.",
    "She starred in 7 Hours to Go (2016) and Ghost (2019)."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actress's death leaves a brief but notable body of work and a legacy as a spirited performer, with fans and family alike mourning her loss at a relatively young age.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Actor Ananya Raj dies at 35, family confirms news in statement: 'She fought like a warrior'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/actor-ananya-raj-dies-at-35-family-confirms-news-in-statement-she",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:28:19.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}