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In a new [E] interview, actor Ashley Judd shares that she was the one who discovered her mother
Naomi Judd had taken her own life on April 30th.
The soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was having what her daughter describes
as [G] a mixed day, asking Ashley to stay with her.
She went outside to greet a visitor to the family home, and when she [A] returned, it was too late.
I'm Billy Dukes with Taste of Country with a warning that this video contains all the
details about how Naomi Judd died.
I want to bookend that information with a message the Judd family hope to stress to
fans and viewers.
Here is the contact information for [E] the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out.
Ashley Judd spoke to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer from her home in Tennessee, [Dm] and
she shared details on behalf [Em] of her sister Wynonna and her stepfather [E] Larry Strickland,
who she calls Pop.
They deputized her, Ashley says, adding that the family really didn't want these details
made public, but understood an autopsy report was coming, so they wanted to control the
story with truths, not speculation.
So here's what happened.
As subscribers to our channel know, Naomi had long struggled with mental illness and,
as Ashley describes, feelings she was not good enough or loved enough.
The Judd singer was very open about this, admitting she often couldn't leave her house for stretches.
Fans appreciated this honesty.
There [F] was a powerful conversation in the comments section of [Am] our video news [A] coverage that revealed
just how much [Em] those suffering with mental illness appreciated having an advocate like Naomi.
On the morning of April 30th, Ashley visited her mother as she does daily when she's home.
Naomi asked her to stay with her for a little while, so she did.
A visitor described only as someone who would bring comfort arrived, so Ashley greeted that
person, [E] eventually going back into [G] the house to tell her mother that that person was there.
[F#] That's when she discovered her mother had died by suicide using a firearm.
Quote, I have both grief and trauma from discovering, Ashley [A] told Diane Sawyer during a courageous interview.
[F#] I linked to the full interview at ABC News in the description section of this video.
It's a powerful [Em] nine minute long conversation that shares raw details, but also stresses
the truth of mental illness.
It's an illness that tells lies that a person suffering just [Am] can't get away from.
So even as the country music industry was ready to shower Naomi with love and adulation,
she felt [E] inadequate and took her own life.
My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her and I'm sorry that she couldn't
hang on until today.
Talking to Diane Sawyer, Ashley expressed gratitude for all the well wishes and sympathy
calls from friends and family and the country music industry.
Naomi was honored during a private memorial on Saturday, May 7th in Nashville with stars
like Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and U2 singer Bono speaking.
A public memorial will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
It's set to air on CMT at 6pm Eastern.
My [Em] mother knew that she was seen and she was heard in her anguish and that [A] she was walked
home, Ashley says.
An autopsy report from the medical examiner is likely to be made public very soon and
that may add a few more details to how [E] Naomi died.
Those are standard procedure in nearly [A] all cases, especially [E] when a death is newsworthy.
Ashley stressed that she wants to retain some of the details about what happened and hoped
that the public would respect that wish.
I'm Billy Dukes for Taste of Country and once again, if you or anyone you know is having
suicidal thoughts, here is the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Please reach out before it's too late.
Naomi Judd had taken her own life on April 30th.
The soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was having what her daughter describes
as [G] a mixed day, asking Ashley to stay with her.
She went outside to greet a visitor to the family home, and when she [A] returned, it was too late.
I'm Billy Dukes with Taste of Country with a warning that this video contains all the
details about how Naomi Judd died.
I want to bookend that information with a message the Judd family hope to stress to
fans and viewers.
Here is the contact information for [E] the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out.
Ashley Judd spoke to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer from her home in Tennessee, [Dm] and
she shared details on behalf [Em] of her sister Wynonna and her stepfather [E] Larry Strickland,
who she calls Pop.
They deputized her, Ashley says, adding that the family really didn't want these details
made public, but understood an autopsy report was coming, so they wanted to control the
story with truths, not speculation.
So here's what happened.
As subscribers to our channel know, Naomi had long struggled with mental illness and,
as Ashley describes, feelings she was not good enough or loved enough.
The Judd singer was very open about this, admitting she often couldn't leave her house for stretches.
Fans appreciated this honesty.
There [F] was a powerful conversation in the comments section of [Am] our video news [A] coverage that revealed
just how much [Em] those suffering with mental illness appreciated having an advocate like Naomi.
On the morning of April 30th, Ashley visited her mother as she does daily when she's home.
Naomi asked her to stay with her for a little while, so she did.
A visitor described only as someone who would bring comfort arrived, so Ashley greeted that
person, [E] eventually going back into [G] the house to tell her mother that that person was there.
[F#] That's when she discovered her mother had died by suicide using a firearm.
Quote, I have both grief and trauma from discovering, Ashley [A] told Diane Sawyer during a courageous interview.
[F#] I linked to the full interview at ABC News in the description section of this video.
It's a powerful [Em] nine minute long conversation that shares raw details, but also stresses
the truth of mental illness.
It's an illness that tells lies that a person suffering just [Am] can't get away from.
So even as the country music industry was ready to shower Naomi with love and adulation,
she felt [E] inadequate and took her own life.
My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her and I'm sorry that she couldn't
hang on until today.
Talking to Diane Sawyer, Ashley expressed gratitude for all the well wishes and sympathy
calls from friends and family and the country music industry.
Naomi was honored during a private memorial on Saturday, May 7th in Nashville with stars
like Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and U2 singer Bono speaking.
A public memorial will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
It's set to air on CMT at 6pm Eastern.
My [Em] mother knew that she was seen and she was heard in her anguish and that [A] she was walked
home, Ashley says.
An autopsy report from the medical examiner is likely to be made public very soon and
that may add a few more details to how [E] Naomi died.
Those are standard procedure in nearly [A] all cases, especially [E] when a death is newsworthy.
Ashley stressed that she wants to retain some of the details about what happened and hoped
that the public would respect that wish.
I'm Billy Dukes for Taste of Country and once again, if you or anyone you know is having
suicidal thoughts, here is the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Please reach out before it's too late.
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_ _ _ _ _ In a new [E] interview, actor Ashley Judd shares that she was the one who discovered her mother
Naomi Judd had taken her own life on April 30th.
The soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was having what her daughter describes
as [G] a mixed day, asking Ashley to stay with her.
She went outside to greet a visitor to the family home, and when she [A] returned, it was too late.
I'm Billy Dukes with Taste of Country with a warning that this video contains all the
details about how Naomi Judd died.
I want to bookend that information with a message the Judd family hope to stress to
fans and viewers.
Here is the contact information for [E] the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out.
Ashley Judd spoke to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer from her home in Tennessee, [Dm] and
she shared details on behalf [Em] of her sister Wynonna and her stepfather [E] Larry Strickland,
who she calls Pop.
They deputized her, Ashley says, adding that the family really didn't want these details
made public, but understood an autopsy report was coming, so they wanted to control the
story with truths, not speculation.
So here's what happened.
As subscribers to our channel know, Naomi had long struggled with mental illness and,
as Ashley describes, feelings she was not good enough or loved enough.
The Judd singer was very open about this, admitting she often couldn't leave her house for stretches.
Fans appreciated this honesty.
There [F] was a powerful conversation in the comments section of [Am] our video news [A] coverage that revealed
just how much [Em] those suffering with mental illness appreciated having an advocate like Naomi.
On the morning of April 30th, Ashley visited her mother as she does daily when she's home.
Naomi asked her to stay with her for a little while, so she did.
A visitor described only as someone who would bring comfort arrived, so Ashley greeted that
person, [E] eventually going back into [G] the house to tell her mother that that person was there.
[F#] That's when she discovered her mother had died by suicide using a firearm.
Quote, I have both grief and trauma from discovering, Ashley [A] told Diane Sawyer during a courageous interview.
[F#] I linked to the full interview at ABC News in the description section of this video.
It's a powerful [Em] nine minute long conversation that shares raw details, but also stresses
the truth of mental illness.
It's an illness that tells lies that a person suffering just [Am] can't get away from.
So even as the country music industry was ready to shower Naomi with love and adulation,
she felt [E] inadequate and took her own life.
My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her and I'm sorry that she couldn't
hang on until today.
Talking to Diane Sawyer, Ashley expressed gratitude for all the well wishes and sympathy
calls from friends and family and the country music industry.
Naomi was honored during a private memorial on Saturday, May 7th in Nashville with stars
like Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and U2 singer Bono speaking.
A public memorial will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
It's set to air on CMT at 6pm Eastern.
My [Em] mother knew that she was seen and she was heard in her anguish and that [A] she was walked
home, Ashley says.
An autopsy report from the medical examiner is likely to be made public very soon and
that may add a few more details to how [E] Naomi died.
Those are standard procedure in nearly [A] all cases, especially [E] when a death is newsworthy.
Ashley stressed that she wants to retain some of the details about what happened and hoped
that the public would respect that wish.
I'm Billy Dukes for Taste of Country and once again, if you or anyone you know is having
suicidal thoughts, here is the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Please reach out before it's too late. _ _ _ _
Naomi Judd had taken her own life on April 30th.
The soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Fame inductee was having what her daughter describes
as [G] a mixed day, asking Ashley to stay with her.
She went outside to greet a visitor to the family home, and when she [A] returned, it was too late.
I'm Billy Dukes with Taste of Country with a warning that this video contains all the
details about how Naomi Judd died.
I want to bookend that information with a message the Judd family hope to stress to
fans and viewers.
Here is the contact information for [E] the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out.
Ashley Judd spoke to Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer from her home in Tennessee, [Dm] and
she shared details on behalf [Em] of her sister Wynonna and her stepfather [E] Larry Strickland,
who she calls Pop.
They deputized her, Ashley says, adding that the family really didn't want these details
made public, but understood an autopsy report was coming, so they wanted to control the
story with truths, not speculation.
So here's what happened.
As subscribers to our channel know, Naomi had long struggled with mental illness and,
as Ashley describes, feelings she was not good enough or loved enough.
The Judd singer was very open about this, admitting she often couldn't leave her house for stretches.
Fans appreciated this honesty.
There [F] was a powerful conversation in the comments section of [Am] our video news [A] coverage that revealed
just how much [Em] those suffering with mental illness appreciated having an advocate like Naomi.
On the morning of April 30th, Ashley visited her mother as she does daily when she's home.
Naomi asked her to stay with her for a little while, so she did.
A visitor described only as someone who would bring comfort arrived, so Ashley greeted that
person, [E] eventually going back into [G] the house to tell her mother that that person was there.
[F#] That's when she discovered her mother had died by suicide using a firearm.
Quote, I have both grief and trauma from discovering, Ashley [A] told Diane Sawyer during a courageous interview.
[F#] I linked to the full interview at ABC News in the description section of this video.
It's a powerful [Em] nine minute long conversation that shares raw details, but also stresses
the truth of mental illness.
It's an illness that tells lies that a person suffering just [Am] can't get away from.
So even as the country music industry was ready to shower Naomi with love and adulation,
she felt [E] inadequate and took her own life.
My mama loved you so much and she appreciated your love for her and I'm sorry that she couldn't
hang on until today.
Talking to Diane Sawyer, Ashley expressed gratitude for all the well wishes and sympathy
calls from friends and family and the country music industry.
Naomi was honored during a private memorial on Saturday, May 7th in Nashville with stars
like Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and U2 singer Bono speaking.
A public memorial will be held on Sunday, May 15th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
It's set to air on CMT at 6pm Eastern.
My [Em] mother knew that she was seen and she was heard in her anguish and that [A] she was walked
home, Ashley says.
An autopsy report from the medical examiner is likely to be made public very soon and
that may add a few more details to how [E] Naomi died.
Those are standard procedure in nearly [A] all cases, especially [E] when a death is newsworthy.
Ashley stressed that she wants to retain some of the details about what happened and hoped
that the public would respect that wish.
I'm Billy Dukes for Taste of Country and once again, if you or anyone you know is having
suicidal thoughts, here is the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Please reach out before it's too late. _ _ _ _