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Naomi Judd, of the country powerhouse the Judds, has died at the age of 76.
In a statement shared withthe Associated Press, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd confirmed their mothers death.
Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.
We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness, the daughters statement said.
We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.
We are in unknown territory.
No further details of her death have been shared.
Alongside her daughter Wynonna, the two formed the country-music duo the Judds in 1983.
During their time together, they released six studio albums and won five Grammys and nine CMA awards.
She starred in several TV films such asA Holiday Romance,An Evergreen Christmas,andThe Killing Game.
Naomi also lent her talent and mentorship to competition series likeStar SearchandCan You Duet?
The Judds had big plans for 2022.
The Judds performed together for the first time in years earlier this month at theCountry Music Awards.
Her family has asked that we continue with the Judds' Hall of Fame induction Sunday.
We will do so, with heavy hearts.
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Wynonna and Ashley Judd attended the ceremony, where they remembered their mother.
The sisters recited Psalm 23.
Though my heart is broken I will continue to sing, Wynonna Judd said.
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