Wynonna Judd opens up about the sudden loss of mother l GMA

Judd spoke with People about the tragic loss of her mother, Naomi Judd, earlier this year and how music is helping her heal.

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[jasonsturges]

I saw The Judds in 1986. It was in Dallas Texas. I'm so glad I got to see them.

[tammykeck]

I seen her during her opening concert in Grand Rapids Michigan. She was in tears a few times but I truly hope she felt the love in that arena 💖

[kathleenweinberg]

Just keep your head up high and think positive may her mother rest in peace

[julievanderleest]

So many people struggle with emotional pain. Depression is real and it doesn’t matter how successful you are or how poor you are. One problem is that it’s not always affordable to get help.

[Kristen]

I lost my mom, to cancer, in 2011. I can't imagine the pain of losing her to suicide. I know that it doesn't ever hurt less when you lose someone. I still cry when I start thinking of my mom. You just gotta do the best you can, and take it one day at a time. My thoughts are with Wynonna and Ashley.

[courtneybell]

I struggle from bipolar depression anxiety everyday is a fight. It's so hard

[wynonnajudd]

I really appreciate & Thanks for the condolence ❤

[ediekoller]

I lost my Dad to cancer in 2003 and my mom to cancer 7 1/2 months later just after new year 2004. I have thoughts of suicide hourly but I won't do anything right now. I am just about to turn 76 in a few weeks and while I take antidepressants and see a therapist on line the thought never goes away. My 25 yr old rescue pet cockatiel keeps me going daily. Just keep busy and do the best you can on a daily basis.

[lauraroberts]

We got your back Wy!!My BF died in 18 and she loved Wy!!Her #1 fan.I loved Naomi and in the early 90s we would dye our hair Judd Red!!Rest in Paradise Mama Judd.

[birdboy]

So sorry for your loss your momma will be missed grand ole Opry won't be the same rip

[Bella-umit]

Yup since I lost my sister it’s gotten so much worse 😢I need to talk to someone

[DippyHippie]

Winona was mean to her mother & insisted they go on tour! When you’re 76 yrs old that’s too hard of a daunting task & poor Naomi couldn’t tell her mean daughter no!

[DIDYOUSEETHAT]

I surf a little yes, but had no idea her death was by suicide. Such a shame. Of course family members have elevated stress and depression. how could they not. My mother passed away from natural causes I still grieve her loss every day, we all wonder still what we could have done to prevent her death. I can't imagine having to deal with the compounded loss of a loved one who decided to end their own life.

[maryannfelice]

There will be such a joy-filled reunion when you, your sister, and mom are together in heaven. The Lord bless you.

[cece]

Naomi created such a gigantic legacy of southern charm, family, music & personal bravery & strength that I don’t even hold her way of death as part of her legacy. She was so vibrant and colorful and smart. She led such a life. I don’t think of her in this light. It’s a very positive light in which I think of her. A person who has depression is not defined by their struggle. It is a thorn they must carry if God allows..but it does not define them. Life is too big for that & we are created for so much more than that. Most people deal with it on some level, different ways & for different amounts of time.. and there’s healing & therapy. Christian or not, just the way it is. But there isnt just healing.. there’s life, and life abundantly.

[tj]

I lost my dad to suicide a few years ago. I understand what she is going through.

[margaretboswell]

WY you are strong and you will be able to get this I love you so much always

[JC-tplz]

I love Wynona's honestly and her strength! God bless her! I too have had a family member take their own life. It's devastating, to say the least. They say that "time heals all wounds", but that's a fallacy. What time DOES DO, however, is make the "wound" scab over so it's not quite so painful. We learn to live with the "dulled pain".

[PianoMatronNeeNee]

The Judds died when sweet Naomi left us. She was the bright light of the music.

[NRT]

My condolences VERYYY HEARTBREAKING 💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Its VERY hard to lose ur momma ESPECIALLY when ur NOT expecting too SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️🥺🙏🏻🥺🥺💔💔💔