Lynette Hardaway, best known as “Diamond” of the conservative influencer duo Diamond & Silk, has died. “The world just lost a true angel and warrior patriot for freedom, love, and humanity!
Please respect the Diamond family’s privacy! Memorial ceremony TBA” read a tweet from the couple’s official Twitter account.
Hardaway, along with sister Rochelle ‘Silk’ Hardaway Richardson, gained internet celebrity through their YouTube channel, supporting former President Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The couple is among his favorite supporters on social media and regularly appears at his rallies and other events. Tribute to former President Hardaway in a Truth Social post celebrating her life.
“Truly bad news for Republicans and frankly, all Americans. Our beautiful Diamond of Diamond and Silk has passed away in her home in the state she loved so much, North Carolina,” Trump wrote.
“Silk was with her all the way and as she traveled. There was no better team anywhere or at any time! Diamond’s death was completely unexpected, perhaps because her big and precious heart was just plain exposed.
Rest in peace our wonderful Diamond, you will be greatly missed!” “RIP Diamond” trended on Twitter after her death.
