Indian actress Poonam Pandey, initially reported to have died from cervical cancer, refuted these reports through a video. Her own team had sparked speculation of her death, not a post on her own Instagram page. She revealed in a video that the reports were a stunt to raise awareness of cervical cancer, a disease that has claimed the lives of many Indian women. The incident has resulted in criticism from politicians, celebrities, and social media users, accusing Pandey of exploiting the disease for a PR stunt. Pandey apologized in another video, stating her intention was to spark conversation about cervical cancer.