# Naomi Judd has died (age 76) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** celebrity-death, music\ **Created:** [April 30, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738 "2022-04-30T22:01:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/1 "2022-04-30T22:01:24Z")
> **[Naomi Judd, country music matriarch of The Judds, is dead at 76](https://www.npr.org/2022/04/30/1095779831/noami-judd-dead)** > > She and daughter Wynonna were due to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her death was announced by Wynonna and actress Ashley Judd. > Naomi Judd, part of the Grammy-award winning country music duo The Judds, is dead at 76. > > Judd’s daughters, country singer Wynonna and actress Ashley Judd, confirmed the artist’s death [in a statement](https://twitter.com/AshleyJudd/status/1520493784932487168) on Saturday. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the **disease of mental illness** ,” they wrote in a statement. “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.” > … My bold. Please tell me that’s not code for suicide. 😢 ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/2 "2022-04-30T22:12:46Z")
Depression is a disease, and it is terminal, far more often than the doctors like to admit. She was a beautiful woman, with a beautiful voice. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/3 "2022-04-30T22:35:40Z")
A CNN report implied the same thing. Suicide is actually most common, per capita, among senior citizens. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/4 "2022-04-30T22:59:33Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Please tell me that’s not code for suicide. I wondered that myself. That’s certainly one possible interpretation. On the other hand, something like Alzheimer’s disease is _a_ mental illness, and it is possible to die from it. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/5 "2022-04-30T23:03:52Z")
Interview with Naomi in 2016 about “life-threatening depression.” > **[Naomi Judd talks about her depression and 'break' from Wynonna | CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2016/12/07/entertainment/naomi-judd-wynonna-depression/index.html)** > > Naomi Judd is opening up about both mental illness and her relationship with her daughter. I lost an uncle to suicide five years ago. It’s a tsunami of a shockwave to the nearest loved ones. My uncle’s partner of 45 years will never recover. ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/6 "2022-04-30T23:04:35Z")
I was a Country DJ for a few years, and the Judds were about as hot as they would ever be at that time. I’m sorry to hear this. As I recall her life story, it was rough, and she worked her way up to be a major star through talent and sheer determination. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/7 "2022-04-30T23:25:38Z")
Sad news. Complicated family. I am a fan of The Judd’s and new traditional country music in the 80’s. Urban cowboy movie kinda opened the doors to accept c&w alongside new wave and hair bands. A music lounge for every genre. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/8 "2022-05-01T02:12:20Z")
Was sad to hear this news. As **XOldiesJock** mentioned she had gone through a lot. > [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > On the other hand, something like Alzheimer’s disease is _a_ mental illness, and it is possible to die from it. A tour had been announced for September, which would normally point away from something like that. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/9 "2022-05-01T03:24:31Z")
Yeah, I thought “suicide” as well when I heard that. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/10 "2022-05-01T07:07:07Z")
She had famously battled with Hepatitis C. If she had received bad news concerning that, I can see how that and suffering from depression could make her want to end her life. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/11 "2022-05-01T07:18:51Z")
@ThelmaLou and others, I sure hope not. Yes she was a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. I like their music. I’m not big into country but I do like their music. Their harmony was very enjoyable. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/12 "2022-05-01T07:28:04Z")
I’d forgotten that they sang at a Super Bowl halftime show back in 1994. That was Super Bowl XXVIII in Atlanta between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills. Dallas won 30-13, handing Buffalo their record-setting fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss. [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/Hx3dIS3.png?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/BE1bfWn) ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/13 "2022-05-01T16:12:41Z")
Glen Campbell and Tony Bennett both toured for several years while suffering from Alzheimer’s. They remembered the music better than they remembered their families. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/14 "2022-05-02T15:08:32Z")
The recent _60 Minutes_ segment on Tony Bennett revealed how he remembers his music, and how when he plays he changes briefly into his old self — the showman. It really was something to see. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/15 "2022-05-03T14:56:11Z")
I liked The Judds music. I’ve forgotten most of their hits except for Grandpa. They typified the 80’s with shoulder pads and big hair. The Judds,Reba, Alabama and Hank Williams jr were the 80’s country superstars. The Judds and Reba were nominated for Country Music Entertainer of the Year in 1986, 87 and 88. Reba won in 1986 and Hank Williams Jr won in 87 and 88. The Judds won 5 Grammy Awards. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/16 "2022-05-03T15:07:35Z")
In the 80’s I always thought Naomi was the pretty one. She was quite a woman. [![](https://images.eil.com/large_image/THE_JUDDS_MAMA%2BHES%2BCRAZY-294067.jpg) ](https://images.eil.com/large_image/THE_JUDDS_MAMA%2BHES%2BCRAZY-294067.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/17 "2022-05-04T13:49:49Z")
She was a classic beauty. I remember being very surprised to learn that she was Wynonna’s mother. Very sad that she died that way. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/18 "2022-05-04T14:38:50Z")
Talented woman. I liked the Judds once I started liking country music and learning its history. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/19 "2022-05-06T08:33:24Z")
Naomi was a classic beauty. From this article, [_The Moving Reason Why Naomi Judd Changed Her Birth Name_](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/moving-reason-why-naomi-judd-215355250.html) — > It’s hard to picture Naomi Judd going by any other name, but, as it turns out, the late country legend bore a different moniker until she was in her 30s. > The singer was born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. > “I was having a time with this long name,” she recalled per _Taste of Country_. “Whatever I did, it gave me troubles, and I did not feel like a Ciminella (her husband’s name). I was a Judd and darned proud of it.” > At the same time, she decided to look for a new first name, too. According to Millard’s book, Naomi felt that the name Diana didn’t fit “her own spiritual, rural Kentucky conception of her true heritage.” After searching the Bible for women with stories she could relate to, she settled on Naomi. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738/20 "2022-05-12T17:05:22Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Please tell me that’s not code for suicide. Yes it is: [https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/12/entertainment/naomi-judd-cause-of-death/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/12/entertainment/naomi-judd-cause-of-death/index.html) > **[Ashley Judd discloses mother Naomi’s manner of death in TV interview](https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/05/12/ashley-judd-discloses-mother-naomis-cause-death-tv-interview/)** > > Naomi Judd died by suicide, her daughter Ashley said on "Good Morning America." [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naomi-judd-has-died-age-76/963738.md?page=2)