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Naomi Judd’s daughter is opening up about her late mom’s struggles with mental illness.

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.

Fans of the late Naomi Judd will be able to pay their final respects via televised coverage of the late country singer’s memorial service.

Wynonna and Ashley Judd are partnering with CMT and Sandbox Live on a public memorial special to honor their late mother, Naomi.“Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration” will go live from Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee at 6 p.m. Sunday.

A public memorial service for 5-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Naomi Judd, who died last week at 76, will air live on CMT this weekend.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticA public memorial service for Naomi Judd has been set for this Sunday evening at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, with CMT airing it live and commercial-free at 6 p.m. ET/3 PT.The lineup of participating artists who will perform or otherwise pay tribute will be announced in the days leading up to the event, with organizers for now promising “some of the biggest names in entertainment” will have a part in saying goodbye to the singer, who died April 30.Naomi’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, are participating in the program, which is being co-produced by CMT and Sandbox Live.

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Mother's Day proved to be an emotional affair for Robin Roberts as she took the occasion to remember her own late mother.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts says she's 'so grateful' as she makes career announcementThe Good Morning America anchor took to social media to share a heartbreaking family anecdote on the occasion that involved her sister Sally-Ann Roberts.VIDEO: Robin Roberts breaks down crying in rare comments about her childhoodShe posted on Instagram that her sister had shared a Mother's Day prayer in honor of their own mom, Lucimarian Roberts, who passed away in 2012."My dear sister @sallyann_roberts shared this prayer with our family this morning," Robin wrote. "Thinking of our beloved momma cheering us on from her Heavenly balcony.

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.

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.

Keith Urban has teased that he is moving his wife Nicole Kidman and their two girls to Yeovil, in England, after meeting a family from the town.MORE: Keith Urban delights with unexpected duet hopes with Nicole KidmanThe singer is currently touring the UK and met the family at his concert in Bournemouth, in the south of the country, on Friday. The family of five were wearing t-shirts that spelled out Keith's name, and as he spoke to the matriarch she shared they were from Murtock.WATCH: Keith Urban teases huge family move with Nicole Kidman and childrenKeith however didn't recognize the name and asked what town it was near, to which she shared Yeovil, but he still was unsure.

Naomi Judd died. Not enough time has passed to process such tragedy, but Ashley Judd has mustered the strength to honor her late mother ahead of the first Mother's Day without her.The actress 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 opened up about the pain of being without her mom Naomi Judd ahead of her first Mother’s Day alone.

A new experience. Ashley Judd has gotten candid about her bereavement process in the wake of the death of her mother, Naomi Judd.

Only days after losing her mother, Naomi Judd, Ashley Judd is honouring her ahead of Mother’s Day.

(CNN)Ashley Judd is remembering her late mother and thanking those who are supporting her family in the wake of Naomi Judd's death this past weekend.The matriarch, who with her other daughter Wynonna made up the Grammy-winning country duo The Judds, was 76 years old. The day after Naomi Judd's death, her daughters attended the Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony where The Judds were inducted.Ashley Judd posted a series of photos and videos on her verified Instagram account on Monday that included her and her sister looking upon the induction plaque at the Hall of Fame.She also included a photo of the altar she set up to her mother and a video of her mother's husband, Larry Strickland, singing a hymn."Your outpouring is reaching me.

Shania Twain is paying tribute to a country music icon.

Miranda Lambert has an incredible career and fans around the world flock to meet her during public appearances, so much so that she requires extra protection.MORE: Miranda Lambert provides glimpse into tour in denim and fringeThis is where her husband Brendan McLoughlin came into the picture, who was working with the security team on Good Morning America when the star was appearing on there with her band, The Pistol Annies.It was really a case of love at first sight when they met too, as the pair hit it off right away, although Miranda wasn't aware of it at the time.WATCH: Miranda's susprising love story revealed"My girlfriends, the Annies, saw him [Brendan] and knew I might be ready to hang out with someone," she previously told the New York Times.MORE: Miranda Lambert praises fans as she heads back out on the road after album releaseMORE: Miranda Lambert pays emotional tribute to country legend Naomi Judd"They invited him to our show behind my back." But, safe to say things turned out pretty well, as the pair got engaged just three months after meeting. Miranda and Brendan got married in secret too, making it even more special for the couple.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban paid a moving tribute to country legend Naomi Judd, who passed away earlier last week.MORE: Keith Urban delights with unexpected duet hopes with Nicole KidmanThe singer dedicated a performance of Love Can Build a Bridge by The Judds while on tour, with his fans in Manchester singing along.VIDEO: Nicole Kidman supports Keith Urban from afarKeith shared a clip of his emotional performance and wrote: "Naomi Judd sowed so many important seeds in her precious time here. "Here's one of the many. On the other side of the world in Manchester tonight they were all singing 'Love Can Build A Bridge.' Thank you Naomi.

Shania Twain has taken to Instagram with a heartbreaking tribute following the death of Naomi Judd.MORE: Shania Twain's fans stunned by bedroom inside $13million homeThe 56-year-old singer shared a video showing Naomi singing on stage with her eldest daughter Wynonna Judd, also a country star. WATCH: Meet Shania Twain's familyShania wrote: "My heart is broken for Wynonna, Ashley and the rest of the Judd family.

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Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.

Naomi Judd’s loved ones are remembering the late country star.

An open book. Naomi Judd was vocal about her battle with mental illness and depression before her April 2022 death at the age of 76.

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posted a photo on Instagram of her stepfather, Larry Strickland — “my bereft Pop” — singing the hymn “How Great Thou Art” for Naomi, adding: “Be free, my beautiful mother. Be free.”Naomi died aged 76 on Saturday, and multiple sources told People that she had committed suicide after years of struggling with depression.But one family member will likely not be in attendance at her funeral: granddaughter Grace Kelley, the 25-year-old daughter of the other half of the Judds singing duo, Wynonna.Grace is once again behind bars for a parole violation after a drugs conviction in 2017.A spokesperson for the Tennessee Board of Parole told The Post: “Following a Dec. 20, 2021, revocation hearing, the Tennessee Board of Parole revoked Grace Kelley’s parole due to a new misdemeanor and the Board scheduled a review hearing in Dec.

Feeling the love. Ashley Judd thanked fans for the “outpouring” of support in the days following the death of her mother, Naomi Judd.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week as she took to the air to mourn the loss of a country music legend.MORE: Robin Roberts in tears as she makes confession about partner Amber LaignThe Good Morning America host joined co-stars George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes in honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd, who passed away last week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe musician was remembered via a segment presented by Janai Norman, where they reminisced over some of her greatest performances and spoke of her journey and struggles with mental health.Clips from a 2016 interview with Robin were even shown, where Naomi opened up about her severe clinical depression diagnosis and her willingness to open up about her troubles.MORE: Robin Roberts makes exciting announcement with partner Amber LaignAfter finishing the segment, Janai turned to Robin and said: "This must be surreal for you to have seen her open up about her illness for her daughters to then say that was the illness that took her life."Robin was already in tears throughout the segment, responding: "It was something, I can't remember the last time hearing about something that just put me on the floor.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin spoke of her sadness over Naomi Judd's untimely passing"Being with her in 2016, in her beautiful home in Tennessee, she was so open," she continued, applauding the late singer for being so open to talking about her illness so as to raise awareness.The ABC host also shared an anecdote, explaining: "She was also so kind.

Ashley Judd reflected on her mother, Naomi Judd’s, legacy with a special message. On Monday, the 54-year-oldactress shared a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram, documenting her time at the Country Music Hall of Fame, where she honored her mother with sister Wynonna, just a day after Naomi's death. “In beloved community with my big sister, gazing at the new bronze plaque inducting @thejuddsofficial @wynonnajudd into the @officialcmhof — listening to #grandpa, my altar to mama, with her silhouette from when she was 11, my bereft Pop @larrystrickland7 singing How Great Thou Art for me on my sleeping Porch (we are singing hymns this evening). Sister, mom, and me on Little Cat Creek in Lawerence County, Ky,” she captioned the first half of the post.

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). Following the death of Naomi Judd, the singer's family plans to meet to discuss The Judds' upcoming fall tour.

she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Naomi’s daughters Ashley and Wynonna her “sisters.”“Congratulations Wynonna for you and your mom being inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday,” Parton, 76, continued. “I am sorry I couldn’t be there but I can hear Naomi saying now, ‘Oh well, a day late and a Dolly short.'”She ended her note with her iconic signature, complete with a butterfly at the end of her name, concluding her message with: “Just know that I will always love you.”Both Naomi and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday, following Naomi’s passing, reportedly caused by suicide.At the induction ceremony, Ashley and Wynonna appeared, tearing up as they spoke on behalf of their late mother.“I didn’t prepare anything tonight because I knew mom would probably talk the most,” Wynonna, 57, said.

Dolly Parton has shared her heartache following the death of her "sister", country music legend Naomi Judd, who died on Saturday aged 76.MORE: Carrie Underwood leads tributes to country legend Naomi JuddDolly took to Instagram to post a touching tribute to the late singer, writing: "I was so shocked to hear about Naomi's passing. Naomi and I were close. We were very similar.

In a post Monday night on Instagram, Ashley Judd paid tribute to mom Naomi Judd, who passed away over the weekend at 76, days before her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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). Dolly Parton paid tribute to Naomi Judd via social media on Monday.

Dolly Parton is both mourning and celebrating.

Dolly Parton has paid tribute to fellow country music artist Naomi Judd, who died over the weekend. Parton took to Instagram to share her condolences, writing that she was “shocked” to hear of Judd’s passing. “Naomi and I were close.