Naomi Judd: American singer and actress (1946–2022)
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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.jpg) Naomi Judd in 2012 | |
| Born | Diana Ellen Judd January 11, 1946 |
| Died | April 30, 2022 (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. She married Larry Strickland in 1989. 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. Judd was also a writer.
After her last tour, Judd had depression, anxiety, panic attacks, edema, baldness, tremors and suicidal thoughts.
Judd shot herself on April 30, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 76. She had mental health issues such as depression. The day after her death, The Judds were honored into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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