Naomi Judd
American singer and actress (1946–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 (1946-01-11)January 11, 1946 |
Died | April 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 | |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1983–91 1994–2022 |
Labels | |
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]