Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.
Naomi Judd | |
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Born | Diana Ellen Judd January 11, 1946 |
Died | April 30, 2022 Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 76)
Spouse(s) | Michael Ciminella (m. 1964–72) Larry Strickland (m. 1989) |
Children | |
Musical career | |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–91 1994–2022 |
Labels | |
Associated acts | The Judds |
Website | naomijudd.com |
Judd was married to Michael Ciminella from 1964 to 1972.[1] She married Larry Strickland in 1989.[2] Naomi was the mother of Christina Ciminella (aka Wynonna Judd) and Ashley. Ashley is an American movie and stage actress. Naomi and daughter Wynonna formed a successful country singing duo called The Judds. That group ended after Naomi was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1990.[3] Judd was also a writer.
After her last tour, Judd had depression, anxiety, panic attacks, edema, baldness, tremors and suicidal thoughts.[4]
Judd shot herself on April 30, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 76.[5][6][7] She had mental health issues such as depression.[8] The day after her death, The Judds were honored into the Country Music Hall of Fame.[9]
References
- ↑ McBride, Jessica (1 May 2022). "Michael Ciminella, Naomi Judd's First Husband: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ↑ Zeller, Terry (10 April 2022). "Naomi Judd's Husband: All About Larry Strickland & Her Previous Marriage". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ↑ Anstett, Patricia (6 July 1998). "Naomi Judd Bounces Back From Hepatitis C Diagnosis: 'I'm Cured'". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ↑ "Naomi Judd Dies at 76, Daughters Confirm in Heartbreaking Statement". Extra. April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ↑ Feldman, Kate (May 12, 2022). "Naomi Judd died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, daughter Ashley confirms". Daily News. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ↑ "Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning Duo The Judds, Dies At 76" (in en). Bloomberg.com. 2022-04-30. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-30/naomi-judd-of-grammy-winning-duo-the-judds-dies-at-76. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ↑ Grullón Paz, Isabella (April 30, 2022). "Naomi Judd, of Grammy-Winning The Judds, Dies at 76". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/30/arts/music/naomi-judd-dead.html. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ↑ Irvin, Jack (May 2, 2022). "Country Legend Naomi Judd Died by Suicide After Longtime Struggle with Mental Health: Sources". People. https://people.com/country/country-legend-naomi-judd-died-by-suicide-sources/. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ↑ "2021 COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS-ELECT". countrymusichalloffame.org. Retrieved May 1, 2022.