CNN anchor Sara Sidner and CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam tearfully mourned the death of their close friend, former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis.

CNN anchor Sara Sidner and correspondent Stephanie Elam broke down on air while sharing the final message from MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.

CNN’s Sara Sidner grew emotional on-air as she paid tribute to her close friend and former MTV hoat Ananda Lewis, who sadly died after a long battle with cancer