Country music icon Naomi Judd passed away at the age of 76 today.
A statement from her daughters Wynonna and Ashley reads, “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. 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.”
Fellow country singers took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved matriarch of The Judds.
Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today…
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 30, 2022
What a profound loss. A trailblazer who was so vocal about mental health awareness and changed the world with her music. You will be so missed, Naomi. Sending all of my love to Wynonna, Ashley, and all of her loved ones. 💔 pic.twitter.com/uAuV7Yvjwf
— TENILLE ARTS (@TenilleArts) April 30, 2022
Naomi Judd 😔 so sad to hear this news. Thinking of all of her family & friends. Tough day for country music..
— Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) April 30, 2022
Fly high Mama Judd 💕 we miss you so much already! https://t.co/x3UTmftVMF
— The Judds (@thejuddsmusic) April 30, 2022
Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed “Love Can Build a Bridge” just a few short weeks ago. 🤍😔
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) April 30, 2022
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Sending our love and prayers to Wynonna and Ashley and the entire Judd family. We grieve with you and so many others.
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April 30, 2022
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Naomi Judd. My heart goes out to her family during this extremely difficult time. Country music will never be the same. Love one another. ❤️
— Trisha Yearwood (@trishayearwood) April 30, 2022
