US EditionBeyonce's Mom Tina Knowles Reacts to Viral Fan's Death by Suicide
Tina Knowles shared a tribute after Sydney Hardeman, 25, died by suicide; a GoFundMe raised $11,500 for mental health and scholarship initiatives in her honor.
- On November 8, 2025, Sydney Hardeman died by suicide, her mother confirmed to TMZ, and Tina Knowles honored Hardeman on Instagram Saturday, writing `So sad to hear the news that this angel has gone to be with the lord,`.
- Family members reported mood changes and cancelled counseling appointments after her grandfather's death, Jamie Hardeman told TMZ, urging fans to `Lean on your village, Sydney had a huge village`.
- At 19, Hardeman's wide‑eyed reaction at Coachella made her famous, and she earned a Private Pilot License, worked as a flight instructor, and was engaged with a wedding planned for April 2026.
- A GoFundMe launched by Dakota Jenkins has raised $11,500 so far to fund minority scholarships and Sydney's salvation foundation for mental‑health and suicide‑prevention.
- A mass is scheduled for November 21 with a larger celebration the next day, and outlets share suicide-prevention helplines 988, 1-800-273-TALK , and Crisis Text Line 741-741 .
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Beyonce's Mom Tina Knowles Reacts to Viral Fan's Death by Suicide
Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, is sharing her condolences after fan Sydney Hardeman’s death at the age of 25. “So sad to hear the news that this angel has gone to be with the lord,” Knowles, 71, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, November 15. “My Love goes out to her family and friends, and all the beehive members that knew and loved her. I remember the video that went viral of her expression at Coachella and all the photos after that I’ve seen.” Kn…
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