Tina Knowles Honors Viral Beyoncé Fan Sydney Hardeman After Her Death

As for Sydney’s popular induction into the BeyHive, her mother noted that she was aware that her reaction became a meme on social media. In fact, Jamie shared that her daughter “screamed” when she saw her face appear in the Homecoming documentary.

Shortly after the announcement of Sydney’s death, her loved ones also honored her legacy in her GoFundMe page. 

“Sydney was one of those rare people who brought light and laughter everywhere she went, confident, hilarious, endlessly kind, and full of life,” organizer Dakota Jenkins wrote. “She was an incredible pilot, deeply educated and passionate about everything she did. Sydney meant the world to so many people. Her light, her laughter, and her love will stay with us forever.”