One-half of Donald Trump’s hen corner has passed away.
Diamond, of Diamond and Silk infamy, passed away on January 9, according to a tweet from the duo’s official Twitter account.
“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,” the post read.
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
The 51-year-old woman, born Ineitha Lynette Hardaway Richardson, died, but the cause of her death still has not been confirmed.
Around Thanksgiving, Diamond contracted COVID and was hospitalized. Her sister, Silk, born Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson, wrote on Twitter, “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
Donald Trump posted to his platform, Truth Social, regarding Diamond’s death on Monday.
Very sorry to hear this. I didn’t know Diamond well but whenever I met her she was very kind and joyful. God bless.https://t.co/up1XnjPsfZ pic.twitter.com/PrPHfrt9jq
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 10, 2023
“Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina. Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed!”
Reactions to Diamond’s death varied on Twitter from people offering condolences to others cooking her.
One of North Carolina’s and conservatives tallest pines has fallen,
I’m still shocked of the passing of Diamond of @DiamondandSilk.
My deepest prayers are with the family. pic.twitter.com/isn1LJg9xh
— Vernon Jones (@VernonForGA) January 10, 2023
I worked very closely with both Diamond and Silk over the summer, hammering out the details and getting it “just so”
Both ladies were sweet and kind, but they knew what they wanted and how they wanted it.
Their attention to detail was incredible. pic.twitter.com/NJUFYro3XY
— Carpe Donktum🔹 (@CarpeDonktum) January 10, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Diamond & Silk. Diamond was a fierce voice for the conservative movement and will always hold a special place in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/j8YHaRalIK
— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) January 10, 2023
R.I.P Diamond pic.twitter.com/w8Pw0ZTlYm
— Will Johnson (@unite1st) January 10, 2023
Diamond (of Diamond and Silk) to Herman Cain pic.twitter.com/bAPDSQurV2
— Pastor Rob Fleeceman (@PFleeceman) January 10, 2023
COVID-19 walking into Diamond’s unvaccinated body like: #diamondandsilk pic.twitter.com/FazoHSlp1p
— Satan (@realS8ten) January 10, 2023
Ok I was going to try and be respectful but the woman’s body isn’t even cold yet and Silk literally using Diamond’s death to grift. That’s modern Conservativism through and through. pic.twitter.com/v5NaOG354F
— 💀DeathMetalViking💀 (@DeathMetalV) January 10, 2023
Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has passed away—💔 pic.twitter.com/X4SBepj1be
— Alice Liu (@chunkmusic) January 10, 2023
Diamond and Silk gained notoriety for caping for Trump and being avid MAGA supporters. They were the Black darlings of the goofy-a**ed right wing. The duo secured a FOX News show, Diamond and Silk Crystal Clear in 2018 and endorsements as well. The pair were infamous for spreading lies about COVID vaccines, so the network ultimately canceled the show.
“After what they’ve said and tweeted you won’t be seeing them on Fox Nation or Fox News anytime soon,” The Daily Beast reported.
Silk posted to the fundraising site GiveSendGo soliciting donations for her deceased sister.
“The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. The memory of her passing should forever remain in our hearts. In this time of grief, please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family but remember and celebrate the gift that she gave us all!”
She’s raised slightly over $21,000.
