Country icon Naomi Judd died by suicide following longtime mental health struggle: report

Naomi Judd, CMT has set a live, televised event, , to honor the late singer. The tribute to Judd’s career and legacy will feature never-before-seen performances and musical collaborations, with special guests, appearances and messages from some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Judd's two daughters — Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd.Performers include Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris & Allison Russell, Little Big Town and The Gaithers. Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s as well as a close family friend of Judd’s, will host the special. Naomi’s closest friends, including Bono, Morgan Freeman, Oprah WinfreySalma Hayek, Martina McBrideand others will all make special appearances.Naomi Judd is remembered as one half of the famed mom-and-daughter duo, The Judds, alongside her daughter, Wynonna. She died by suicide at the end of April, just a day before The Judds were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the time of her death, Judd’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, released a statement, saying, «Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

Country legend Naomi Judd's memorial will air on CMT this weekend.The Judds singer, who was 76 when she passed, will have her life put front and center during the tribute titledNaomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration.It will take place inNashville’s Ryman Auditorium beginning at 6 PM eastern time on Sunday. Gone but not forgotten:Country legend Naomi Judd's memorial will air on CMT this weekend (pictured April 2022)A number of special guests are set to participate in one way or another in honor of the late Judd.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Naomi Judd will be honored with a memorial presented by CMT on May 15 at 5 p.m.

The life of Naomi Judd will be celebrated during a memorial this weekend and it will air live on CMT.

Ashley Judd has revealed she was the one that discovered her mother Naomi Judd just after she had died by suicide.

American singer-songwriter Naomi Judd's cause of death has been confirmed as suicide. Naomi's daughter, Ashley, broke down in tears as she spoke to Good Morning America about her late mother. Ashely discussed her grief openly on the American breakfast show, becoming visibly emotional.

Ashley Judd’s candid interview following the death of her mother, Naomi Judd, is full of heart-wrenching details about April 30.

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Naomi Judd's devasting cause of death has been revealed following her tragic suicide last month.MORE: Dolly Parton shares heartbreak after sad loss: 'I will always love you'The 76-year-old was found by her Hollywood actress daughter Ashley Judd, who revealed on Thursday in an interview with Good Morning America that her mom died from a self-inflicted firearm wound.WATCH: Naomi Judd's last performance before tragic death"She used a weapon. My mother used a firearm," Ashley heartbreakingly told GMA. "So that's the piece of information we are very uncomfortable sharing."Speaking of Naomi's struggles with her mental health, Ashley added: "Mom was a brilliant conversationalist.

Country music superstar Naomi Judd died of a self-inflicted firearm wound on April 30, daughter Ashley Judd said on ABC’s Good Morning America today.

Naomi Judd's cause of death has been confirmed. The country music legend died at age 76 from a self-inflicted firearm wound, her daughter Ashley Judd said in a emotional pre-taped interview with Diane Sawyer, which aired on Thursday's episode of Ashley opened up about Naomi's battle with mental illness. “She used a weapon…my mother used a firearm,” she said.

announced their mother’s death on April 30. Naomi was 76.The siblings said they lost their mom “to the disease of mental illness.” Naomi had a longtime battle with depression.Judd began the interview by first thanking fans for their thoughts and prayers as her family navigates a difficult time.The 54-year-old actress then revealed her mom’s cause of death: a self-inflicted firearm wound.“Once I say it, it cannot be unsaid,” she began through tears.

Heartbreaking details. Less than one month after Naomi Judd was found dead at the age of 76, her daughter Ashley Judd is opening up about her mother’s death by suicide.

Naomi Judd‘s cause of death has been released by her daughter, Ashley Judd.

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Naomi Judd’s daughter is opening up about her late mom’s struggles with mental illness.

Naomi Judd, the country music icon who died on April 30 at the age of 75, died of a self-inflicted firearm wound, her daughter, Ashley Judd, disclosed on Thursday morning.Ashley Judd made an appearance on “Good Morning America” to speak with Diane Sawyer about her mother’s death and how the Judd family has been coping in the weeks since. She said her family wanted to control the flow of information about the death before an autopsy was released.“She used a weapon…my mother used a firearm,” Ashley told Sawyer.

Fans of the late Naomi Judd will be able to pay their final respects via televised coverage of the late country singer’s memorial service.

Wynonna and Ashley Judd are partnering with CMT and Sandbox Live on a public memorial special to honor their late mother, Naomi.“Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration” will go live from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee at 6 p.m. Sunday.

A public memorial service for 5-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Naomi Judd, who died last week at 76, will air live on CMT this weekend.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticA public memorial service for Naomi Judd has been set for this Sunday evening at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, with CMT airing it live and commercial-free at 6 p.m. ET/3 PT.The lineup of participating artists who will perform or otherwise pay tribute will be announced in the days leading up to the event, with organizers for now promising “some of the biggest names in entertainment” will have a part in saying goodbye to the singer, who died April 30.Naomi’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, are participating in the program, which is being co-produced by CMT and Sandbox Live.