Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway (left), one half of the pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, has died at age 51.
Former President Donald Trump broke the news on his Truth Social app on Monday night.
He wrote that Diamond passed away at her home in North Carolina. He said her sister Rochelle “Silk” Richardson (right) “was with her all the way, at her passing.”
“Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out,” Trump wrote.
The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family! Memorial Ceremony TBA.
Contributions towards Preserving Diamond’s Legacy are only being accepted at the following link:https://t.co/g6J6NlBXE7
— Diamond and Silk® (@DiamondandSilk) January 10, 2023
In November, Silk asked her Twitter followers to pray for her ailing sister.
Silk wrote: “Anyone who believes in the power of prayer please pray for Diamond.”
Anyone who believes in the power of prayer please pray for Diamond
— Diamond and Silk® (@DiamondandSilk) November 26, 2022
Diamond celebrated her 51st birthday on Black Friday, Nov. 25. Silk tweeted, “Happy 51st Birthday Diamond. Hope your day is full of peace, love, and joy.”
Happy 51st Birthday Diamond. Hope your day is full of peace, love, and joy. pic.twitter.com/HkijmO33CT
— Diamond and Silk® (@DiamondandSilk) November 25, 2022
Diamond and Silk are best known for their frank commentary as Trump-supporters on YouTube and social media. They became popular during the 2016 presidential elections when former President Donald Trump praised them.
Trump referred to Diamond and Silk as “a national treasure.”
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hardaway and Richardson families.
