Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd in 2012
Born
Diana Ellen Judd

(1946-01-11)January 11, 1946
Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2022(2022-04-30) (aged 76)
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Spouse(s)Michael Ciminella (m. 1964–72)
Larry Strickland (m. 1989)
Children
Musical career
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1983–91
1994–2022
Labels
Websitenaomijudd.com

Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Zeller, Terry (10 April 2022). "Naomi Judd's Husband: All About Larry Strickland & Her Previous Marriage". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Naomi Judd Dies at 76, Daughters Confirm in Heartbreaking Statement". Extra. April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning Duo The Judds, Dies At 76". Bloomberg.com. 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  7. ↑ Grullón Paz, Isabella (April 30, 2022). "Naomi Judd, of Grammy-Winning The Judds, Dies at 76". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  8. ↑ Irvin, Jack (May 2, 2022). "Country Legend Naomi Judd Died by Suicide After Longtime Struggle with Mental Health: Sources". People. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  9. ↑ "2021 COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS-ELECT". countrymusichalloffame.org. Retrieved May 1, 2022.