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

Actor Ananya Raj, known for her roles in Hindi and regional cinema, has died at the age of 27. Her family announced the news on her Instagram account, stating that she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 15. The Hindustan Times reports the news of her death was shared a month later. According to the family, she had been dealing with physical and mental health issues for over a year and 'fought like a warrior' to overcome them.

Raj made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the film '7 Hours to Go', followed by roles in 'The Final Exit' (2017) and 'Ghost' (2019), the Times of India reports. She also appeared in the Telugu film 'Thaggede Le' and the trilingual film 'Madrasi Gang'. Her family has requested privacy and urged fans to pray for her soul.