Naomi Judd

Actress Ashley Judd announced her mother's death on Instagram on Saturday, saying that she and her sister Wynonna are 'shattered' by the news.

You go down in this deep, dark hole of depression and you don’t think that there’s another minute.” “I was so depressed that I couldn’t move... “I’m very sad to hear that Naomi Judd has passed away. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We are shattered,” she wrote.

American country music singer Naomi Judd has died aged 76, her daughters Ashley and Wynonna Judd confirmed in a statement.

After receiving her hepatitis diagnosis, Judd created the Naomi Judd Education and Research Fund to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for the American Liver Foundation. “We are shattered. The Judds were due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday and recently announced they would be going on tour together for the first time in over a decade.

A statement released by Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, confirmed the sad news as they said their mum had died from the "disease of mental ...

Sending you love and light to your family." May you all find peace in your souls. May you find your way in this darkest of hours and you will see the light. While another commented: "This breaks my heart to hear. We are in unknown territory." May memory be eternal."

Naomi Judd, singer and matriarch of The Judds, has died aged 76 from 'disease of mental illness', her daughters Wynonna and Ashley confirmed.

Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones said: ‘RIP Naomi Judd. My mom taught me seemingly every one of your songs. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. She’d sing them often and loud. Desperately Seeking Susan star Rosanna Arquette wrote: ‘I’m very sad to hear that Naomi Judd has passed away. We are in unknown territory.’ The news was confirmed in a statement released by her daughters, singer Wynonna Judd and actress Ashley Judd, as they revealed their mother had died ‘to the disease of mental illness’.

Updated April 30, 2022 at 5:56 PM ET. Naomi Judd, part of the Grammy-award winning country music duo The Judds, is dead at 76. Judd's daughters, country singer Wynonna and actress Ashley Judd, confirmed the artist's death in a statement on Saturday.

"The doctors all said that I was gonna die in three years, and that was in 1990," Judd told NPR in 2010. As a member of The Judds with her daughter Wynonna, Naomi Judd recorded and performed as one of the most successful mother-daughter acts in country music before the group stopped performing in the early 1990s. "I told them I wasn't gonna kick the bucket. Naomi Judd was born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Ky. and gave birth to Wynonna the week of her high school graduation. "All of a sudden, before I know what's going on, she has attached herself vocally to me, and it's as if it we're one voice." The group would go on to release six studio albums between 1984 and 1991, earning 20 Top Ten hits, five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards.

Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died at age 76; Her death was announced ...

Born Diana Ellen Judd in Ashland, Kentucky, Naomi was working as a nurse in Nashville, when she and Wynonna started singing together professionally. Because Naomi was so young looking, the two were mistaken for sisters early in their career. 'But then I would come home and not leave the house for three weeks, and not get out of my pajamas, and not practice normal hygiene. The show aired live on CBS April 11. Only by telling the truth will we stop the stigma. Naomi Judd posts a picture of her book 'River of Time' on Instagram with caption: Only by telling our stories will more people understand. This tour is a celebration for them.' 'Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. - 'Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. - 'We are shattered.

Judd found fame as part of country music duo The Judds, alongside her daughter Wynonna. In a statement posted on Instagram, Ashley and Wynonna said: “Today, we ...

Condolences to her family and fans. Especially Wynonna and Ashley.” she gave me a perfect score and that changed my life.. My heart breaks for her family.” Comedian and TV host Loni Love shared a touching story about her experience meeting Judd. She tweeted: “Back in 2003 Naomi Judd was a judge on Star search.. “We are shattered.

Naomi Judd, matriarch of Grammy-winning The Judds, has died at age 76, daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd say.

In her memoir, “River of Time,” she described her diagnosis of hepatitis C, which she said she unknowingly contracted during her time as a nurse. She was admitted to a psychiatric ward at a hospital and spent time in an outpatient treatment program. Their unique harmonies, together with elements of acoustic music, bluegrass and blues, made them stand out in the genre at the time. Because Naomi was so young looking, the two were mistaken for sisters early in their career. Wynonna led the duo with her powerful vocals, while Naomi provided harmonies and stylish looks on stage. She also said that she had been dealing with trauma from childhood sexual abuse. She was also known to prefer flashy stage outfits, full of sparkles and rhinestones, over casual boots and cowboy style clothing. Her triumphant life story overshadows today’s tragic news,” said Hall of Fame CEO Kyle Young in a statement. She said that by 1995, her doctors had told her she was completely free of the virus. “We are shattered. “Her family has asked that we continue with The Judds’ official Hall of Fame induction on Sunday. We will do so, with heavy hearts and weighted minds. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

Judd's death was announced by her daughter, the actor Ashley Judd, who said she was 'shattered' by the news.

You go down in this deep, dark hole of depression and you don’t think that there’s another minute.” “I was so depressed that I couldn’t move... “I’m very sad to hear that Naomi Judd has passed away. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We are shattered,” she wrote.

Her daughters Ashley and Wynonna confirmed the news in a statement. Judd rose to fame as part of the country music duo, The Judds, which she performed in ...

My heart breaks for her family.” “We are shattered. Judd was born in Kentucky and worked as a nurse before forming the band with her daughter.

Grammy winner Naomi Judd, the mother of fellow singer Wynonna Judd and actress Ashley Judd, has died. The country star, who performed with her daughter ...

I had the great honor of knowing her, and she was no doubt one of the most iconic entertainers ever to make country music. Sending love and prayers to Wynonna, Ashley, and the whole Judd family during this time. I had the honor of working with her in movies and numerous musical events. Grammy winner Naomi Judd, the mother of fellow singer Wynonna Judd and actress Ashley Judd, has died. Naomi Judd was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. My prayers go out to Naomi and her family.❤️🙏🏻❤️— Crystal Gayle (@TheCrystalGayle) pic.twitter.com/Us57t9bfsj April 30, 2022

“We sisters experienced a tragedy,” her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd said in a statement released yesterday (April 30). “We lost our beautiful mother to ...

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Naomi Judd! I met her a few times and she was always so charming, funny and irreverent! Their music has been & will always be the standard. — Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels)April 30, 2022 Mom and I are saddened to hear about the tragic passing of Naomi Judd. Prayers to Wynonna, Ashley and the rest of the Judd family. — Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood)April 30, 2022 Country music will never be the same. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Naomi Judd. My heart goes out to her family during this extremely difficult time. Sending love and prayers to Wynonna, Ashley, and the whole Judd family during this time. However the pair often performed together and had a farewell tour planned for later in 2022. — Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)April 30, 2022 The Judds, a country duo made up of Naomi and Wynonna, released their first EP in 1984 and went on to release six albums. — The Judds (@juddsofficial)April 30, 2022

Her daughters Ashley and Wynonna confirmed the news in a statement. Judd rose to fame as part of the country music duo, The Judds, which she performed in ...

My heart breaks for her family.” “We are shattered. Judd was born in Kentucky and worked as a nurse before forming the band with her daughter.

Grammy Award-winning country singer Naomi Judd has passed away at the age of 76. The Kentucky-born singer rose to fame as one half of the music duo the ...

Judd’s death has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from members of the music industry. Grammy Award-winning country singer Naomi Judd has passed away at the age of 76. The sad news comes after the Judds announced an extensive arena tour slated to begin in autumn.

In the years before her death, Naomi Judd was candid about her battle with suicidal ideation, panic attacks and the ups and downs of her mental health.

Medications caused her face to swell and her hair to fall out, she said in 2016. The struggle eventually led her to advocate for others. I’m always afraid I’m going to leave my wig in the car or at home. And I’ll sew hair inside across the back of my hats, so it looks like real hair,” she told People. Naomi Judd also went through her own physical struggles while trying to manage her depression. Judd said that she was immobilized during her depression as her muscles atrophied from lack of movement. However, through the filming of the documentary, the pair grew apart, according to People. "I had to go into serious treatment, and it was a long road — an incredibly painful road. But what the crowds of adoring fans didn't see was the mental health struggles that followed when the tour ended. We’ve been through a lot of therapy together,” she said. Judd died on Saturday at the age of 76. We are in unknown territory," Judd's daughters in a statement on Saturday.

The Judds and Ray Charles among inductees in Nashville a day after singer dies at 76.

Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300 platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, said. Ray Charles was also to be inducted, in a showcase his genre-defying country releases.

Naomi Judd, who sang with daughter Wynonna as part of country music's famed duo The Judds has died at 76.

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The late Naomi Judd had been open about her struggle with mental illness, stopping by TODAY in December 2017 to detail severe depression and suicide ...

“It’s hard to describe. Suicide was an option she considered, even searching for a bridge nearby to possibly use. “We don’t make enough of the good neurochemicals in the brain,” she said at the time. I wouldn't get out of my pjs. Judd emphasized it wasn’t about being happy or sad, it was a chemical imbalance. I wouldn't even brush my teeth.

Naomi Judd of The Judds is dead at 76, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd confirm. The country star was set to be inducted into the country music hall of ...

In addition to The Judds, Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles and Pete Drake will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Public red carpet arrivals are cancelled.” “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum joins family and fans in grieving the sudden loss of Naomi Judd,” the statement from the Hall reads. Variety confirmed that The Judds were still inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday night. They were scheduled to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this weekend and announced a “Final Tour” to begin in September of this year. Our hearts go out to her husband Larry, daughters Wynonna and Ashley, and her legions of fans around the world during this difficult time.” Alongside her daughter Wynonna, the two formed the country-music duo the Judds in 1983.

Judd found fame as part of country music duo The Judds, alongside her daughter Wynonna. In a statement posted on Instagram, Ashley and Wynonna said: “Today, we ...

Condolences to her family and fans. Especially Wynonna and Ashley.” she gave me a perfect score and that changed my life.. My heart breaks for her family.” Comedian and TV host Loni Love shared a touching story about her experience meeting Judd. She tweeted: “Back in 2003 Naomi Judd was a judge on Star search.. “We are shattered.

Carrie Underwood delivers heartfelt tribute to Naomi Judd during concert performance hours after her passing: 'Country music lost a true legend... sing with ...

They were were also gearing up for their first tour in over a decade. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,' the statement began. IconIc: Wynonna and Naomi Judd were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1; they are seen on the red carpet of the CMT Awards April 11 The Judds, the duo of Naomi and Wynonna, were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame on Sunday, May 1. Sisters The Judd sisters, Wynonna and Ashley, said they lost their 'beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness' in their official statement 'Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynona and Ashley, paid tribute to their mother at the Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sunday. Naomi Judd died Saturday at ...

Brandi Carlile posted a video on Instagram of her singing “Love Can Build a Bridge,” and added that she was originally scheduled to sing it at the ceremony. On Saturday, the Hall of Fame released a statement saying the organization was “shocked and saddened” by Naomi Judd’s death, and at the family’s request, the ceremony would still proceed with the induction. “Your esteem for her and your regard for her really penetrated her heart, and it was your affection for her that did keep her going in these last years.” And Mom is proud of you and she always was.” “You all know that I’m all about the songs and the music. “My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her, and I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” she said.

The death of Naomi Judd just one day before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame has cast a pall over Sunday's ceremony -- but the show will go ...

Between 1984 and 1991, The Judds won five Grammys and had 14 No. 1 singles, per the Hall of Fame. "We are in unknown territory." It's unclear how the ceremony might be changed or adjusted in the wake of Judd's passing.

On Sunday, May 1, the late Naomi Judd was tearfully honored by her daughters Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction.

“Tonight they will be Inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame and I was supposed to sing them this song tonight. Instead, she shared a performance of the song to social media, joined by her daughters in her backyard. “Having a bittersweet Sunday afternoon at home with my daughters today and praying fo Wynonna and Ashley," Carlile wrote in the caption of the poignant video. “Her family has asked that we continue with The Judds’ official Hall of Fame induction on Sunday. We will do so, with heavy hearts and weighted minds. Ashley honored her sister during her remarks as well, making sure she was recognized during the ceremony. “My momma loved you so much, and she appreciated your love for her and I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” an emotional Ashley addressed the audience.

Nashville is mourning the loss of Country Music Hall of Famer Naomi Judd, who passed at the age of 76 on April 30, 2022. Hailing from the Appalachian ...

“So sad at the loss of my friend and music legend Naomi Judd. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. “I am shocked and saddened along with the rest of our country music community over the passing of Naomi Judd. I’ll never forget meeting her for the first time when she was a contestant on a TV game show I was hosting. “I have so many memories with Naomi Judd – from our early years on stage around the country, awards shows to recent neighborly encounters at church or around our town of Franklin. I am speechless and so sad! My prayers go out to Naomi and her family.” We will always hold near and dear the memories of touring with The Judds and visiting with Naomi backstage at so many events through the years. I am sad to hear of her passing and will never forget her as a wonderful human being.” When I was little, my Mom and I would pretend that we were The Judds. We even covered “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain” at one of my vocal recitals and I still perform that song today. “The Judds are one of our first memories of music and the reason we sing country music today. “Momma He’s Crazy” and “Grandpa” were favorites as a kid and just part of the soundtrack of my childhood. I’m so heartbroken to hear about the passing of Naomi Judd. Being from Kentucky, The Judds were a staple in our house. Even as we prepared a place for her in the Hall of Fame, we know that God has prepared a place for her as well.” Our hearts go out to her husband Larry, daughters Wynonna and Ashley, and legions of fans around the world during this difficult time.”

Ashley Judd delivered a tearful tribute to her late mother Naomi as the late singer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are in unknown territory.’ And I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today.’