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

Her family reported mood changes after her grandfather’s death, including canceled counseling appointments.

Overview

  • Her mother confirmed to TMZ that she died by suicide on Nov. 8, with relatives saying they are still seeking clarity about the circumstances.
  • Tina Knowles posted a public tribute on Instagram, offering condolences to Hardeman’s family and the BeyHive.
  • A GoFundMe created by friends has raised more than $10,000 for minority scholarships and suicide-prevention efforts.
  • Hardeman was engaged and had been planning a wedding in April 2026 at the time of her death.
  • She became widely known after her wide-eyed reaction to Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella set appeared in Netflix’s Homecoming, and she later worked as a flight instructor after playing college basketball.