NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76.
The daughters announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” the statement said. “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”
Naomi Judd died near Nashville, Tennessee, said a statement on behalf of her husband and fellow singer, Larry Strickland. It said no further details about her death would be released and asked for privacy as the family grieves.
RIP Naomi Judd
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RIP Naomi Judd
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Re: RIP Naomi Judd
So sorry to hear that. She was amazing and raised two such talented daughters.
Why Not Me is my favorite Judds song.
Why Not Me is my favorite Judds song.
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Re: RIP Naomi Judd
Tell me bout the good ol days.
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Re: RIP Naomi Judd
The Judds just performed together at the CMT Music Awards in April. It was their first award show performance in over 20 years. They were preparing for their final tour in the fall.
Naomi Judd to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame one day after her death
RIP, Naomi.
Naomi Judd to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame one day after her death
RIP, Naomi.
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