Robin Roberts was one of the Good Morning America co-anchors absent from the ABC daytime show on Monday as she marked Memorial Day.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberThe TV star, along with Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos, had the day off on the US holiday, which honors the lives of military personnel, in particular those who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.The day will no doubt have been poignant for Robin, who has a close connection to the military in her own family.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares glimpse inside her Connecticut homeHer beloved father Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts dedicated more than 32 years of his life to the military, and Robin has proudly opened up about his legacy on many occasions.MORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional details from Naomi Judd's memorialMORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional family update on Mother's DayThe star will no doubt have her father on her mind during her time off work.
Naomi Judd’s cause of death confirmed as daughter Ashley breaks down in tears in interview
12.05.2022 - 17:57 / ok.co.uk
American singer-songwriter Naomi Judd's cause of death has been confirmed as suicide. Naomi's daughter, Ashley, broke down in tears as she spoke to Good Morning America about her late mother. Ashely discussed her grief openly on the American breakfast show, becoming visibly emotional.
It was announced just 12 days ago that the country music icon had tragically died, in a statement released by her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Speaking on Thursday's episode of GMA, Ashley told the interviewer: "Mother used a firearm.That’s the piece of information that we are very uncomfortable sharing, but understand that we’re in a position that- if we don’t say it, someone else is going to." She added: "My mother knew that she was seen and she was heard in her anguish. She was walked home.
"When we’re talking about mental illness, it’s very important to be clear and to make the distinction between our loved one and the disease. It’s very real. It lies, it’s savage.
"My mother, our mother, couldn’t hang on until she was inducted into the Hall of Fame by her peers.That is the level of catastrophe of what was going on inside of her. "The lie that the disease told her was so convincing.That you’re not enough, that you’re not loved, that you’re not worthy. "Her brain hurt.
It physically hurt." Ashley ended the poignant interview by urging people who are struggling to reach out for help. On April 30, Naomi's daughters broke the news to world that their mother had died. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.They said: "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.
We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. "We are navigating profound
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Wynonna Judd Reflects on Death of Naomi Judd: ‘This Cannot Be How the Judds Story Ends’
on her Instagram account Sunday night.“WHAT DO I KNOW?? I DO know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did. This cannot be how The Judds story ends,” Wynonna Judd continued.Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd confirmed on April 30 that they had lost their mother Naomi Judd “to the disease of mental illness.” It was later confirmed Naomi Judd’s death was due to suicide.As Wynonna Judd continued in her Sunday Instagram post, she said she will continue to “show up” for herself and do the work she needs to to get through the tragedy of losing her mom, who was also her bandmate in The Judds.“I DO know, that in order to be a healthier grandparent to my firstborn grandchild Kaliyah, {born 4/13, 2 weeks & 2 days before Mom left}, to break the cycle of addiction & family dysfunction, that I must continue to show up for myself {first} and do the personal healing work,” she wrote.
Wynnona, Ashley Judd on their ‘salty single mama’ Naomi Judd: A look at what they've said about the late star
Wynonna and Ashley Judd thanked fans who stood by their mom, Naomi Judd, at CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special on Sunday — and have spoken out a few times to honor the late country music star since she died in April. Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" before thanking their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter." The memorial was held at the Rynman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Robin Roberts. Wynonna and Ashley sat beside Naomi’s husband, Larry Strickland, who spoke out about her death for the first time. Ashley Judd, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd during Wynonna Judd Press Event at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, CA, United States.
Wynnona, Ashley Judd on their ‘salty single mama’ Naomi Judd: A look at what they've said about the late star
Wynonna and Ashley Judd thanked fans who stood by their mom, Naomi Judd, at CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special on Sunday — and have spoken out a few times to honor the late country music star since she died in April. Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" before thanking their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter." The memorial was held at the Rynman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Robin Roberts. Wynonna and Ashley sat beside Naomi’s husband, Larry Strickland, who spoke out about her death for the first time. Ashley Judd, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd during Wynonna Judd Press Event at The Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, CA, United States.
Naomi Judd's husband knew how 'fragile' singer was in days before her death
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). Naomi Judd's husband was "scared to death" over the country music star's trip to Nashville days before she died by suicide.
Country music singer Naomi Judd's heartbreaking cause of death revealed
Naomi Judd's devasting cause of death has been revealed following her tragic suicide last month.MORE: Dolly Parton shares heartbreak after sad loss: 'I will always love you'The 76-year-old was found by her Hollywood actress daughter Ashley Judd, who revealed on Thursday in an interview with Good Morning America that her mom died from a self-inflicted firearm wound.WATCH: Naomi Judd's last performance before tragic death"She used a weapon. My mother used a firearm," Ashley heartbreakingly told GMA. "So that's the piece of information we are very uncomfortable sharing."Speaking of Naomi's struggles with her mental health, Ashley added: "Mom was a brilliant conversationalist.
Naomi Judd Cause Of Death Disclosed By Daughter Ashley Judd: “The Lie The Disease Told Her Was So Convincing”
Country music superstar Naomi Judd died of a self-inflicted firearm wound on April 30, daughter Ashley Judd said on ABC’s Good Morning America today.
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Naomi Judd’s Cause of Death Was a Self-Inflicted Firearm Wound, Daughter Ashley Reveals in New Interview
Naomi Judd, the country music icon who died on April 30 at the age of 75, died of a self-inflicted firearm wound, her daughter, Ashley Judd, disclosed on Thursday morning.Ashley Judd made an appearance on “Good Morning America” to speak with Diane Sawyer about her mother’s death and how the Judd family has been coping in the weeks since. She said her family wanted to control the flow of information about the death before an autopsy was released.“She used a weapon…my mother used a firearm,” Ashley told Sawyer.
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Naomi Judd died. Not enough time has passed to process such tragedy, but Wynona Judd and her sister, Ashley Judd, mustered up the strength to honor their late mom on their first Mother's Day without her.Ashley penned an emotional op-ed for USA TODAY in which she paid tribute to her mother while also championing women's rights and shining the spotlight on the value of motherhood.
Ashley Judd honors Naomi Judd as she spends first Mother's Day without her mom
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.
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