An icon is being mourned. Celebs across the globe, from Hollywood to Nashville, are mourning Namoi Judd’s passing.
Sisters Wynonna JuddAnd Ashley Judd revealed their mother’s death on Saturday, April 30. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” they said in a joint statement via Twitter. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are devastated. We are going through profound grief. We know that she loved us and was loved by the public. We are in unknown territory.”
The 76 year-old gained fame singing alongside Wynonna (now 57). During their first eight years, The Judds dominated country’s music charts. The “Mama He’s Crazy” singers won multiple Grammy Awards and CMA Awards. The duo broke up in 1991. However, they reunited throughout their careers for various performances, including a 2010 concert to promote their greatest hits album.I will stand by you: The Essential Collection.
Recenty, Wynonna was reunited with Naomi for a performance at 2022 CMT Music Awards. Kacey Musgraves. They performed “Love Can Build a Bridge,” which was their first nationally televised award show performance in more than 20 years.
The show was cohosted and hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, who reacted to the news of Naomi’s passing via her Instagram Story shortly after the news broke. The photo showed she was listening to “Love Can Build a Bridge” on her phone. She captioned her slide with an “Love Can Build a Bridge” emoji.
Maren Morris also noted the hit song as she reacted to Naomi’s passing. “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed ‘Love Can Build a Bridge’ just a few short weeks ago,” the 32-year-old shared via Twitter on Saturday.
Carrie Underwood noted that her family was in her thoughts, tweeting on Saturday, “Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today.”
Big and Rich’s John Rich also mentioned the late singer’s loved ones. “So very sad to hear of #NaomiJudd passing today,” Rich, 48, wrote via Twitter. “I had the great honor of knowing her, and she was no doubt one of the most iconic entertainers ever to make country music. Thinking of my good friend @Wynonna right now, this is a very tough day for her and the family.”
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