Ashley Judd describes her last words with her late mother

Actress Ashley Judd joins "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" to discuss how she has coped with the death of her mother Naomi Judd, who died by suicide in 2022. To hear more, follow "All There Is with Anderson Cooper" wherever you get your podcasts. #CNN #News

[stefanilesser]

This was incredibly moving to me. My brother-in-law died by suicide last year and it's been so sad to see the ripple effects of his decision. I listened to the entire podcast and know it touched my grief and will help countless others. Yes, we all deserve to be remembered for the entirety of our lives and not the way in which we die.

[kathyrama]

Ashley is one hell of a woman. How strong she was to be able to hold her Mom while she was dying, and let her know it was ok to go. My Dad did not die by suicide, he died of Cancer. He told my Boss he did not want to die and leave us. She shared that with me. I started crying. He progressively got worse, about three weeks later, I told him, its ok to go, we will be ok. He died five days later. I always felt, he needed permission to go. I was with him when he died. It was not a good experience, but I am thankful he didn't die alone.

[suz]

Today was the day that I went through my parents closets after losing them last year. I don't know why I picked this day, but I did. Every item of clothing has a memory attached. I cried and cried. I listened to the podcast and it actually helped me. Didn't feel so alone in my grief. There are different levels of grief and loss. Our family has suffered many tragic deaths and we have somehow survived. Thank you Anderson and Ashley for sharing so openly. I wish you both peace.

[BryanSbranti]

I to found my mothers body after her battle with mental illness. It’s was her time and she picked the day and way to die. When people say “suicide is the most selfish” has never lost anyone to the disease of mental illness. My mother is at peace now and watching over my little family.

[bonniefells]

Ashley's words to her mom, that is nothing but

[BehaviorCoachNeysa]

Letting someone go can be the greatest act of love. I've wondered what effect finding her Mom had on Ashley. Anderson, I discovered that the supposed 'stages' of grief did not apply when my sister died suddenly at the age of 25. Over the years grief visits still and reminds me of what I loved about her. In a way, it keeps her alive.

[beckyhalvorsen]

"We all deserve to be remembered for how we lived. How we died is part of a bigger story." That thought has given me a lot to think about!

[BusyBusyPanda]

My dad had an inoperable brain tumor. He killed himself. My family still refuses to admit 20 plus years later he chose to end his own life. They say he died of cancer. That isn't true. They know that. We were all there when he made the decision. It was a big family gathering & he asked us to let him go as he went. He said he didn't want to be a burden or feel the pain & at that time his cancer was considered pre-existing & a single week of care was $20K. He was terminal & knew every day he lived he cost us money. He was a very conservative practical man who believed deeply in personal responsibility. We did call for medical help but he was gone long before they came. By refusing to accept how he died I think they are being disrespectful to who he was as a person & how he chose to leave this world. I certainly don't like his choice. I don't like that he had that choice to make. I don't like any of it. But that is the truth of what happened & I am not going to just pretend otherwise. I miss him every day. Every single day.

[angelisa]

Ashley would make the best therapist or spiritual counselor. What a beautiful and kind soul she is.

[janetclaireSays]

I lost my husband to suicide 26 years ago and my children lost their dad at ages 11 and 16. It is so hard to process and there is such a stigma with many people that you almost feel like you're comforting other people when they ask how he died and you tell them. It is a grief unlike other kinds of grief and takes a lot of work to get through.

[tinamuller]

Suicide takes not just one persons life but a whole family 💔

[greenbeagle]

Ashley Judd is a National Treasure..., how she stopped and acknowledged his grief, his sorrow, even though most other people would have immediately gone back to their grief and sorrow - that was telling of her true self, her heart. ❤❤

[kathleenmulligan]

This interview brought back so many feelings I had and, still do around my father’s suicide, also by a gun. Being only 17, I was the last one to see him, I was thrust into a full scale in being an adult. I have been in a constant state of sadness and grief. His death stopped the career I wanted and placed me into the role of caretaker of my mother and brother. It’s been decades since that faithful day, however, I still hold on to a bit of resentment. He is love and missed everyday, if only by me. ❤
Thank you for a lovely interview!

[loretta]

Their love and deep grief is palpable. So sorry

[joannak]

You're so strong Ashley and Anderson. Thank you for sharing with us. Much love and hugs.

[karlamason]

Anderson praying for you always and appreciate the work you are doing with this series. ❤

[aliray]

Ashley is so loveable. ❤ such a beautiful actress. Hopefully she is ok. Made me cry😢

[JanetMarcum-or]

So am I, Miss Ashley. As someone who has contemplated suicide repeatedly, your words were so powerful in that moment.

[fozziebear]

Thank u Anderson through ur journey for answers ur helping so many hearts to heal❤

[natipourmoslemi]

It is not easy to loose our love once no matter what the circumstances are. I idolize you both. Be strong I know it is not easy to live day by day without them physically. I lose my mom never had chance to see her because I live far from her. It’s been 26 years since she passed and I’m still grieving sometimes feeling guilty not going back home to say goodbye! 😢😢