Diamond and Silk dies

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Diamond from Diamond and Silk dead, Trump announces (Washington Examiner)

Ineitha Lynnette "Diamond" Hardaway from the Diamond and Silk conservative political blogging duo has died, former President Donald Trump announced Monday.

The page also shared a link to a donation page for her family. "Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. The two sisters made appearances at multiple Trump rallies and had a friendly rapport with the former president.

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Pro-Trump entertainer Diamond of Diamond and Silk dies at 51 (NBC News)

Diamond of the pro-Trump entertainers Diamond and Silk has died, the former president as well as the duo's verified Twitter account announced Monday night.

In late November, the Diamond and Silk Twitter account made a plea for prayers for Diamond. The pair claimed to be Trump's "most loyal supporters." Their stand came amid Republican claims of anti-GOP bias at the platform. Her cause of death was unknown. The pair's verified Twitter account said, "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!" Calling her death "really bad news for Republicans," former President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform, "Our beautiful Diamond of Diamond and Silk has just passed away at her home in the state she loved so much, North Carolina."

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'Totally Unexpected': Diamond of MAGA Duo 'Diamond & Silk' Dies (Yahoo News)

Lucas Jackson/ReutersOne-half of the ardently pro-Trump commentary duo “Diamond and Silk” died on Monday.Former president Donald Trump broke the news in a ...

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Diamond, of pro-Trump influencer duo 'Diamond and Silk,' dies (11Alive.com WXIA)

Diamond, of the pro-Trump influencer duo Diamond and Silk, has died.

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Diamond of 'Diamond and Silk' Dies, Trump Says "Totally Unexpected" (Rolling Stone)

Lynette Hardaway, also known as Diamond of the MAGA political duo "Diamond and Silk," has died.

“Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina.” He added, “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. Lynette Hardaway, also known as Diamond of the political duo “Diamond and Silk,” has died. “The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!

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Diamond & Silk's Lynette Hardaway Dies: Donald Trump Says ... (Deadline)

Lynette Hardaway, known as Diamond, has died according to Donald Trump who said her death was "unexpected."

Her love for this country was strong and true. Diamond, along with Silk, billed themselves as Trump’s “most loyal supporters.” The MAGA duo supported Trump throughout his presidency and beyond. “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. On the latter network, [said](https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1612637993059106817?s=20&t=GURhVw61pGrCB9en-IADVQ), “Very sad news.” Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out.

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Lynnette Hardaway, 'Diamond' of Diamond and Silk, dies (Washington Times)

Lynnette Hardaway, the "Diamond" of the famed conservative duo Diamond and Silk, dies Monday, according to the pair's official Twitter account.

They also wrote a best-selling book “Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can’t Ditch and Switch? From 2018 to 2020, they had a show on the Fox News streaming service and regularly appeared on the news network’s shows. “The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the state she loved so much, North Carolina,” Mr. “Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. Please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family!

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Diamond of pro-Trump duo 'Diamond and Silk,' has died at 51: reports (pennlive.com)

No cause of death was given for 'Diamond,' whose real name was Lynette Hardaway.

“Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing,” he added. “Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans,” he wrote.

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Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway of Diamond and Silk fame dies at 51 (UPI.com)

Conservative political commentator Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway has died at the age of 51.

"Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!

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Conservative commentator Diamond of 'Diamond and Silk' dies at 51 (Politico)

The Diamond and Silk duo, a pair of sister entertainers who gained notoriety for their political comments on their YouTube page, have been some of Trump's ...

The duo then landed their own show — “Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear” — on right-wing network Newsmax. The Diamond and Silk duo, a pair of sister entertainers who gained notoriety for their political comments on their YouTube page, have been some of Trump’s most vocal supporters since his 2016 campaign for president. The former president said Hardaway passed away at her home in North Carolina and called the death “really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans.”

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Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of 'Diamond and Silk' dies at 51 (FOX 7 Austin)

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway's death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, ...

The sisters then embarked on their own show, called "Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear," on right-wing network Newsmax. The sister duo, which also includes Rochelle Richardson (Silk), were bloggers and public speakers known for their viral videos in support of Trump. [announced Hardaway’s death](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/109662467994681545) on his Truth Social platform.

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Diamond of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk dies (BBC News)

Donald Trump mourns the death of Lynette Hardaway, one half of commentators Diamond and Silk.

Regular appearances on Fox News followed and then a show of their own on subscription channel Fox Nation. Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of the pro-Trump commentators Diamond and Silk, has died aged 51. Diamond of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk dies

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'Diamond,' of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51 (Associated Press)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lynette Hardaway, known by the moniker “Diamond” of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, ...

The network removed them from its list of contributors in 2020 after they came under fire for spreading false information about the pandemic and vaccines. The sisters, who called themselves Trump’s “most outspoken and loyal supporters,” have said they switched political parties to support his first presidential bid, in which he carried only about 8% of Black voters in the 2016 general election. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. They said their time in the spotlight wasn’t planned. “There was no better TEAM anywhere, at any time!” Her promotion of COVID-19 falsities eventually got her dropped from Fox News, but she landed on another right-wing cable platform.

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Lynette Hardaway of Trump Supporting Duo Diamond & Silk Dies at ... (TV Insider)

Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative political vlogger duo Diamond and Silk, has died. She was 51. The news of Hardaway's passing ...

“Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. In December 2015, they joined Trump as the “Stump for Trump Girls” on stage at his Raleigh, North Carolina, rally. Please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family! The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! “The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina.”

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Lynette Hardaway, half of conservative duo Diamond and Silk, dies ... (The Guardian)

Donald Trump pays tribute to Hardaway who formed political commentary team with her sister Rochelle Richardson.

[asking followers to pray](https://twitter.com/DiamondandSilk/status/1596550190336512000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596550190336512000%7Ctwgr%5E183f6d6955d7d04e4990f5e92d4c3842cf355679%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblavity.com%2Fmaga-diamond-and-silk-has-hospitalized-covid). Rumours that she had contracted Covid were not confirmed, and the cause of her hospitalization was not announced. Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. [reported NPR](https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1148078325/diamond-and-silk-lynnette-hardaway-death). “There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! [the announcement said](https://twitter.com/DiamondandSilk/status/1612636233196355586?cxt=HHwWhIC--YSHnuEsAAAA), and included a link to donate to Hardaway’s memorial service.

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Diamond of Diamond and Silk dies: Pro-Trump vlogger was 51 (Los Angeles Times)

Lynnette Hardaway, also known as Diamond, has died at 51. She delivered far-right commentary alongside sister Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson.

‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ Psalm 34:18.” [Editorial: Trump doesn’t want your vote in 2024. “Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. We are praying the Lord would comfort Silk and their whole family during this time… [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/-trump-entertainer-diamond-diamond-silk-dies-51-rcna65042). They are primarily known for their staunch support of Trump [during his presidential campaigns](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-12-01/trump-knew-about-executives-tax-fraud-scheme-prosecutor-says). In this time of grief, please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family but remember and celebrate the gift that she gave us all! [Controversial YouTube relationship influencer Kevin Samuels has died, mother says](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-05-06/la-ent-kevin-samuels-dies) The most recent show was posted in mid-December. ... probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. [tweeting](https://twitter.com/realMikeLindell/status/1612823403077013504) Tuesday, “There are no words to express the tragic loss of a dear friend Diamond, of Diamond & Silk. [Former President ](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-11-15/trumps-dangerous-declaration) [Trump](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-11-15/trumps-dangerous-declaration) said Monday in a statement that Diamond died “at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina.” No [cause of death](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-05-06/la-ent-kevin-samuels-dies) has been given, though Trump noted on his Truth Social platform that her death was “unexpected.”

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Lynnette Hardaway, of pro-Trump social media duo Diamond and ... (The Washington Post)

Lynnette “Diamond” Hardaway, an African American commentator who drew a right-wing fan base for her piercing and unflinching embrace of President Donald ...

[conspiracy theories and disinformation](https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-cuts-ties-with-diamond-and-silk?via=twitter_page) on the [coronavirus](https://www.washingtonpost.com/coronavirus/?itid=lk_inline_manual_29) pandemic. “He’s gonna protect us all!” “He’s gonna build it tall!” Ms. [“a slave master”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yRMM0jfgJk&feature=youtu.be) and defended Trump against accusations of racism. Diamond and Silk also began to broadcast on [Newsmax](https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2020/08/12/newsmax-has-emerged-landing-spot-cable-news-personalities-need-new-home/?itid=lk_inline_manual_29), a conservative digital media outlet. Hardaway told “Fox & Friends.” They attended Trump’s Yet, if anything, their social media numbers climbed. It’s appalling. It’s offensive. They also hawked Trump The two sisters — Ms.

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Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of pro-Trump duo 'Diamond and Silk ... (NPR)

Former President Donald Trump is among the conservative figures offering condolences. He called Hardaway's death "totally unexpected" and "really bad news ...

Among them was a [video clip](https://twitter.com/RogerJStoneJr/status/1612704803087388673?s=20&t=DgxZu97Xz1vJGteh9cGDDA) of them cracking up together during a show, which he called "Diamond and Silk's greatest moments." [The Daily Beast](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/totally-unexpected-diamond-maga-duo-024903250.html) reported that Hardaway briefly returned to her online talk show in December and dismissed unverified reports that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19, before making her [last appearance](https://frankspeech.com/video/phd-molecular-biologist-christina-parks-joins-diamond-and-silk-discuss-it-all) on the show on Dec. And they retained the support of the president, [who defended them](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/28/trump-support-fox-news-coronavirus-214517) in a series of tweets. [pray for Diamond](https://twitter.com/DiamondandSilk/status/1596550190336512000?s=20&t=YYkdcs2MyLegijC5n7Pm6g) in November, though it did not say why. [wrote in their 2020 memoir](https://www.businessinsider.com/diamond-and-silk-suggest-fox-news-racist-coronavirus-conspiracy-theories-2020-8) Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch? and reminded people why America is so important and worth saving." "Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity," it reads. [mourning Diamond's death](https://twitter.com/RogerJStoneJr/status/1612700901025746946?s=20&t=DgxZu97Xz1vJGteh9cGDDA) and [celebrating her life](https://twitter.com/RogerJStoneJr/status/1612668750985134080?s=20&t=DgxZu97Xz1vJGteh9cGDDA). he wrote, adding that "our Magnificent Diamond ... Hardaway and Richardson also became media contributors when Fox hired them in late 2018 to make videos for its subscription streaming service Fox Nation. He likewise embraced the two, who appeared onstage at his It does not specify a cause of death.

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Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of Diamond and Silk, dies at age 51 (CBS News)

The conservative political commentators and vloggers became known for their ardent support of former President Trump.

](https://www.youtube.com/@DiamondandSilkTheViewersView/about) The duo also [testified under oath in 2018](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pro-trump-social-media-personalities-diamond-and-silk-testify-before-congress-live-stream/) about alleged filtering practices on social media platforms. Diamond was born on Thanksgiving 1971, and Silk was born earlier that same year in January. In 2020, Diamond and Silk worked as contributors for Fox News until they were let go by the news organization following COVID misinformation posts, [Deadline reported](https://deadline.com/2020/04/diamond-and-silk-fox-news-donald-trump-1202919395/). [Matt Gaetz called it](https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1612637993059106817) "very sad news," while Colorado [Rep. The pair became known for their ardent support of former President Donald Trump. Lauren Boebert said](https://twitter.com/laurenboebert/status/1612801146921357312) Diamond was a "wonderful person."

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