Famed Trump activist and political personality Lynette Hardaway passed away on Monday night at her home in North Carolina.

Hardaway, known as ‘Diamond’ to friends, family and fans, was one half of the dynamic, Trump-loving duo ‘Diamond & Silk.’ She and sister Rochelle Richardson rose to fame during Trump’s historic 2016 run by going public with their support for him. The spectacle of two Black women supporting the Republican candidate drove the women to great success online and on the campaign trail.

Diamond and Silk campaigned with Trump, wrote a book together, and hosted a successful YouTube show. They were a fixture on conservative circuits.

No official cause of death has been released as of the time of this story, but Hardaway had been hospitalized for complications from COVID over the Thanksgiving holiday, and some have speculated she never fully recovered after returning home.

Sympathies poured in from fans and conservative fixtures across the internet, including President Trump, who mourned her “big and precious heart,” saying her sister had been with her during her final moments.

Trump on the unexpected passing of Lynette Hardaway- Diamond of Diamond and Silk pic.twitter.com/WMJ2qKp8rv

— Kambree (@KamVTV) January 10, 2023

Others expressed shock, and reminisced about Diamond’s kindness and positive spirit.

Deeply sad to learn of the loss of Diamond from @DiamondandSilk.

She was full of joy.

I met her once at the Fox studio. A big star, but very gracious and welcoming towards me when I was starting out.

A woman of God, and she is with Him now.

RIP, Diamond.

— Rob Smith 🇺🇸 (@robsmithonline) January 10, 2023

Got to meet @DiamondandSilk a few years ago and they were the nicest people ever.

RIP Diamond. Prayers to Silk and their whole family.🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZuLNYuH3nF

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 10, 2023

RIP Diamond 💎 💔!!! So unexpected and gone way too soon‼️ pic.twitter.com/ZBPe3K16WB

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) January 10, 2023

So heartbreaking 💔 RIP Diamond pic.twitter.com/nFY32YbRH7

— Tracie James (@TracieJames777) January 10, 2023

Hardaway’s family made the announcement of her death from the Diamond and Silk Twitter account Monday evening. They are asking for privacy, and also are hosting a crowdfund towards “preserving Diamond’s legacy.”

Lynette Hardaway was 51.

The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family! Memorial Ceremony TBA.

Contributions towards Preserving Diamond’s Legacy are only being accepted at the following link:https://t.co/g6J6NlBXE7

— Diamond and Silk® (@DiamondandSilk) January 10, 2023

EDIT: Initial reports suggested Hardaway had been hospitalized for COVID. While she had been ill over the Thanksgiving holiday, with family requesting prayer for her, Hardaway told viewers on their podcast that she was not in the hospital with COVID and maintained that was slander from left-wing sources.