UPDATED with newest: A demise certificates obtained by the Related Press for Lynnette “Diamond” Hardaway of the “Diamond and Silk” political commentary duo reportedly signifies she died from a coronary heart situation. Hardaway, 51, died January 8 of what AP signifies was “coronary heart illness attributable to continual hypertension.”
The report comes after a flurry of unsubstantiated rumors that Hardaway was both killed by Covid, a Covid vaccination or, as her sister Rochelle “Silk” Richardson claimed this weekend, that she had by some means been “poisoned” by contact with a vaccinated particular person. That notion shouldn’t be supported by science, based on an AP truth test that discovered, “It’s biologically unattainable for a vaccinated particular person to unfold the vaccine to somebody who hasn’t been vaccinated.”
Coronary heart illness, nonetheless, has lengthy been the main explanation for demise in america.
PREVIOUSLY on January 9: Donald Trump took to Fact Social to share that Diamond, whose actual title is Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway, from the “Diamond and Silk” duo had died.
“Actually dangerous information for Republicans and albeit, ALL Individuals. Our stunning Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has simply handed away at her residence within the State she beloved a lot, North Carolina,” Trump posted.
“Silk was along with her all the best way, and at her passing. There was no higher TEAM anyplace, or at any time! Diamond’s demise was completely surprising, in all probability her huge and valuable HEART simply plain gave out. Relaxation In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you’ll be significantly missed!”
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The reason for demise was not recognized and a number of sources cited that Diamond’s age was 51. Diamond, together with Silk, billed themselves as Trump’s “most loyal supporters.” The MAGA duo supported Trump all through his presidency and past.
Diamond and Silk rose to notoriety for his or her political feedback on YouTube and so they each received exhibits on Fox Information’ Fox Nation and Newsmax TV. On the latter community, Diamond and Silk Crystal Clear aired on Saturday nights.
After Trump’s put up on Fact went viral on Twitter, Republican politicians took to the social platform to react.
Matt Gaetz said, “Very unhappy information.”
Tudor Dixon tweeted, “My coronary heart breaks upon listening to of the tragic lack of our buddy Diamond. Her character was larger than life with an infectious religion that undoubtedly led 1000’s to Christ. Her love for this nation was robust and true. Relaxation in Peace stunning girl. Prayers for Silk & household.”
Newsmax correspondent DeAnna Lorraine said, “What a tragic misplaced of such a gorgeous soul.”
(L-R) Diamond and Silk
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