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Sydney Hardeman, Viral 'Homecoming' Beyoncé Fan, Dies by Suicide at 25

Her family confirmed a Nov. 8 death by suicide, urging young fans to lean on their support networks.

Overview

  • A GoFundMe organized by Dakota Jenkins has raised over $10,000 toward a $16,000 goal for minority scholarships and suicide-prevention efforts.
  • Hardeman had been engaged with a wedding planned for April 2026, her family said.
  • Relatives noticed shifts in her mood after her grandfather’s death and say she canceled counseling appointments they tried to arrange.
  • The Dallas native worked as a flight instructor and played basketball from childhood through college, including at St. Mary’s University.
  • She gained wide recognition after her stunned reaction to Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance appeared in Netflix’s 2019 film Homecoming.