David Birney, 'St. Elsewhere' and 'Bridget Loves Bernie' Actor, Dead at 83

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). Ashley Judd honored her late mother Naomi Judd as she prepared for her first Mother's Day without the country music star.

A new experience. Ashley Judd has gotten candid about her bereavement process in the wake of the death of her mother, Naomi Judd.

Only days after losing her mother, Naomi Judd, Ashley Judd is honouring her ahead of Mother’s Day.

(CNN)Ashley Judd is remembering her late mother and thanking those who are supporting her family in the wake of Naomi Judd's death this past weekend.The matriarch, who with her other daughter Wynonna made up the Grammy-winning country duo The Judds, was 76 years old. The day after Naomi Judd's death, her daughters attended the Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony where The Judds were inducted.Ashley Judd posted a series of photos and videos on her verified Instagram account on Monday that included her and her sister looking upon the induction plaque at the Hall of Fame.She also included a photo of the altar she set up to her mother and a video of her mother's husband, Larry Strickland, singing a hymn."Your outpouring is reaching me.

David Birney, an actor who found early success on Broadway before landing the co-starring role on "Bridget Loves Bernie," a 1972 sitcom that would be one of the most controversial TV shows of its era, died Friday of Alzheimer’s disease at his home in Santa Monica. He was 83.

Shania Twain has taken to Instagram with a heartbreaking tribute following the death of Naomi Judd.MORE: Shania Twain's fans stunned by bedroom inside $13million homeThe 56-year-old singer shared a video showing Naomi singing on stage with her eldest daughter Wynonna Judd, also a country star. WATCH: Meet Shania Twain's familyShania wrote: "My heart is broken for Wynonna, Ashley and the rest of the Judd family.

Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.

Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.

David Birney has died at the age of 83. The actor - who was known for starring as struggling writer Bernie Steinberg in 1970s sitcom 'Bridget Loves Bernie' - passed away on Friday (29. 04.

An open book. Naomi Judd was vocal about her battle with mental illness and depression before her April 2022 death at the age of 76.

David Birney - an actor best known for his work onSt Elsewhere and Bridget Loves Bernie - has died at 83 after a battle withAlzheimer's.The longtime thespian passed away at his home in Santa Monica on Friday his lifer partner Michele Roberge told the New York Times.He had battled Alzheimer's for five years before succumbing aged 83 on April 29. Sad news:David Birney - an actor best known for his work on St Elsewhere and Bridget Loves Bernie - has died at 83 after a battle with Alzheimer's Big gig: He starred on St Elsewhere in 1982 with Cynthia Sykes (bottom left), William Daniels (top left), and Ed Flanders (right)After finding early success on Broadway, he landed a starring role on sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie in 1972 which was considered one of the most controversial television shows of the time.

Feeling the love. Ashley Judd thanked fans for the “outpouring” of support in the days following the death of her mother, Naomi Judd.

William Earl David Birney, who starred on the first season of the buzzy medical drama “St. Elsewhere,” as well as the short-lived but controversial sitcom “Bridget Loves Bernie,” about a Catholic woman marrying a Jewish man, has died at 83.

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Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week as she took to the air to mourn the loss of a country music legend.MORE: Robin Roberts in tears as she makes confession about partner Amber LaignThe Good Morning America host joined co-stars George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes in honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd, who passed away last week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe musician was remembered via a segment presented by Janai Norman, where they reminisced over some of her greatest performances and spoke of her journey and struggles with mental health.Clips from a 2016 interview with Robin were even shown, where Naomi opened up about her severe clinical depression diagnosis and her willingness to open up about her troubles.MORE: Robin Roberts makes exciting announcement with partner Amber LaignAfter finishing the segment, Janai turned to Robin and said: "This must be surreal for you to have seen her open up about her illness for her daughters to then say that was the illness that took her life."Robin was already in tears throughout the segment, responding: "It was something, I can't remember the last time hearing about something that just put me on the floor.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin spoke of her sadness over Naomi Judd's untimely passing"Being with her in 2016, in her beautiful home in Tennessee, she was so open," she continued, applauding the late singer for being so open to talking about her illness so as to raise awareness.The ABC host also shared an anecdote, explaining: "She was also so kind.

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). Following the death of Naomi Judd, the singer's family plans to meet to discuss The Judds' upcoming fall tour.

David Birney, an actor who found early success on Broadway before landing the co-starring role on a 1972 sitcom, Bridget Loves Bernie, that would be one of the most controversial TV shows of its era, died of Alzheimer’s disease Friday, April 29, at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 83.

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). Dolly Parton paid tribute to Naomi Judd via social media on Monday.

New York Times reported.Birney first gained mainstream fame in 1972 opposite his future wife Meredith Baxter in the CBS sitcom “Bridget Loves Bernie.” The show was popular — slotted between ratings juggernauts “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “All in the Family — but short-lived thanks to controversial protests by Jewish groups who disagreed with the “intermarriage” of Birney’s Jewish cabbie character, Bernie Steinberg, and Baxter’s Bridget Fitzgerald, a Catholic grade school teacher from a wealthy family.Both divorced at the time, Birney and the futxure “Family Ties” matriarch, who had two children from her first marriage, got hitched for real in 1974. The pair had three kids of their own before getting divorced in 1989.Baxter later claimed that Birney was emotionally and physically abusive in her bombshell 2011 book “Untied: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering.” He vehemently denied her claims, deeming them an “appalling abuse of the truth.”The son of an FBI agent, Birney was born on April 23, 1939, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s department has launched an investigation into the shocking death of country legend Naomi Judd.

Remembering their mom. Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd tearfully took the stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony one day after announcing the death of their mother, Naomi Judd.