Overview
- Sydney Hardeman's mother confirmed to TMZ that her daughter died by suicide on Nov. 8 in Texas.
- Tina Knowles posted a tribute on Instagram, remembering Hardeman's viral reaction to Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella set.
- Family members say her mood changed after her grandfather's death and note she canceled counseling appointments as they continue seeking answers.
- A GoFundMe organized by friends states donations will fund minority scholarships and suicide-prevention initiatives, with more than $10,000 raised so far.
- Hardeman was a flight instructor who played basketball through college and became widely recognized after her reaction appeared in Netflix’s Homecoming; she was engaged with an April 2026 wedding planned.