Ashley Judd Says She Discovered Mom Naomi After Death 

Ashley shared that info with such grace, can’t even begin to imagine the strength that must have taken 🥺❤️

Having a firearm is a rather dangerous thing to have in the house of a severely depressed person! Very sad! 😭

My dad did the same after two strokes. I empathize and share this pain. My love is extended to the family.

The fact that she knew her daughter would find her dead speaks on how far gone she was mentally. This is beyond comprehension 😢 🙏🏻

"She had a lot of trouble getting off the sofa" I can truly relate. Depression is not a joke. Just to get up everyday is a task. You literally have to pep talk yourself into it and then explain to yourself why you are doing it. The feeling is like a million bricks sitting on your brain and telling you "You'll never make it through the day"😔 It takes little steps at a time.

I can't think of anything more devastating than finding your mother in that condition. My God! Praying for Ashley's strength and sanity 🙏🏽 😪

This is so hard to watch. I’m so sorry her and her family has to share such a terrible experience. Mental health is so important, please check in with your loved ones 😣💛

Thank you Ashley for being so honest, brave, and strong.😔🙏💔sending you love, hugs and prayers.

My heart goes out to her, my husband took his life in 1979, and I too found him

I cried hearing this. I suffer from mental illness and even though I struggle with it everyday I think about my son and he keeps me going. I pray Ashley and Wynona find healing. Sending love and prayers to them

My heart breaks for this family. No daughter should ever have to see what she saw. I hope Ashley gets help for her trauma and grief. I wish they were able to keep private any of this that they didn't want to share. She is so brave to step forward to talk about this publicly. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful momma. Their is no doubt that she is in Heaven singing for Jesus now. RIP Naomi. You were such a beautiful gift to the world.

Daughter is so strong. I'm so impressed with how she is handling this

My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Ashley, Wynonna and to Naomi's husband.

When Wynonna was on stage saying "I'm going to make this fast cause my heart is broken". I broke down. I remember the Judds when I was a kid. I liked their music a lot. It hurts knowing that Naomi is gone. I hurt so much for Ashley since she was the one that walked in after her mom killed herself. Nobody can understand the pain that someone is in before they commit suicide. R.I.P. Naomi. Wynonna & Ashley, my heart and prayers are with you 2.

She was such a beautiful spirit. You just never know others struggles. My heat aches for her daughters. I can not fathom that heartache of losing your mom in that manner 😢

The moment I heard Ashley say: “My mother used a firearm”, my heart just fell apart. I felt and I am still feeling the woman’s and her sister’s (Wynonna) pain. May God strengthen them both in this immense painful loss of their mom.

When I was a little girl i went to their concert with Mama. My mama has since passed so this is an amazing memory for me. Anyway i was like 6 or 7. I was so into it, i kept walking up to the stage. Security told me to go back and sit down. Naomi motioned to them to let me walk up and Wynonna gave me her guitar pick. It was so amazing, i still have it to this day. 30 something years later. I have pictures of them both from that day.

Rest in Peace to Naomi and Prayers for her Daughters

I am so saddened by the news of the passing of Naomi Judd. This truly is a tragedy and my heart goes out to Wynonna and Ashley. May your Mom RIP 🙏

I appreciate her honesty and transparency. We need to talk about mental illness more. 💚

I feel so bad for Ashley. My mom found her father after he shot himself when she was a teenager. She never got over it. Ashley seems strong but I can't imagine how she is hurting. Wynonna n her need each other more then ever. A lot of people think that mental illness isn't really an illness. It an illness that messes with the most important part of your body, the brain. So so sorry.

My heart goes out to the daughters please stay close the loss of a mother is a horrible and sad thing please remember all of your happy times together

It’s so sad that they feel burdened to have to share such private things. 🥺

My heart goes out to her. I found my mum dead too and it is something you can never truly heal from. Time just makes it easier to breathe and finally see their face without the pain you know they had at the end ❤️

Imagine the pain this woman was in to not even consider who would find her. Painful for all who loved her. Sad for Ashley. I hope she gets help for the trauma.

Sending thoughts & prayers Sorry for the loss of your mother,she brought such joy to so many with her beautiful voice

Prayers for family. Mental illness is serious and it breaks my heart to hear this.

I feel so bad for them. Ashley especially, for having to find her mother that way. I have suffered from mental illness and have fought everyday, sometimes, just to make it through the day. The thought that one of my kids would find me dead from suicide kept me from attempting it. I hope the sisters can heal from this.

Naomi’s spirit was always full of love and grace despite fighting mental illness. Her existence defined living a full life;experiencing the highs & lows and maintaining an overwhelming love of family and humanity. I am so sad to hear of her passing but I know she is In a better place and will shine forever in eternity. Her soul is at peace and harmony.

Mental illness is a killer! Thank you & appreciate the transparency of Ashley Judd. Honesty, there's nothing like it. I pray for the eternal repose of her soul. May the good Lord bestow upon her family comfort & peace.

My grandfather did the same in 1996. It haunts me to this day. Love to this family.

Sooo sorry... HEARTBREAKING.😭. Mental health it's VERY' painful..can relate. 😭.

Prayers for the Judd family and for Naomi's husband Mr Strickland 🙏 I remember when you first appeared in country music ( Naomi & Wynonna) and seeing Ashley in the movies.... and then seeing all of you together. You could just see the love and connection you shared ❤️ So sorry that your Mom had to struggle with all she did!! So sorry for your loss !!!!

When someone has tried everything and still it hurts to live - we must allow them to leave with dignity and no pain. How is this a humane society?

My heart breaks to know that she suffered for so long. So beautiful, generous, kind and talented.

Omg…I am so sorry for this family. I would have never thought she would take her own life. She was truly an inspiration to all. RIP Naomi. You will be truly missed.

I'm so sorry my condolences goes out to this beautiful family and my prayers ❤️🙏🙏🌹

I feel as though I lost a member of my family. I have loved them as long as I can remember. My love and prayers are sent and felt for them as well. May she Naomi finally found peace. RIH.

My daughter just passed from heart failure and my grandson found her, can't imagine what loved ones go through after experiencing something like that. The simple fact that they are gone forever leves a large empty place in your heart... it feels like a black hole suddenly opens up and sucks the joy and happiness away. Sending prayers and love to the Judd family.

My heart breaks for Ashley that she found her mother and that is the last memory she has of her mom. The person who finds a love one who committed suicide lives with guilt of not getting there in time and carries that last moment with them forever.

my prayers go out to the family😢🙏🏽

Ashley did her mother justice in this interview, the love she showed in how careful she chose her words about her mothers pain.

I saw her in St Louis about 20 years ago and she was very beautiful, she looked like a little doll. I hope the family heals and may she rest in peace.

My hearts goes out to them ,and anyone who have lost someone to suicide🙏🏽💔.

My heart breaks for them. I found my father when he did the same thing. It's an image that you'll never be able to unsee. Mental illness is so cruel at times. My heart goes out to their family!

My heart is broken listening to Ashley! I am sooo sorry!!

So incredibly sad. I pray for the family during this difficult time.

My heart is broken for the family. And for Naomi.. she was such a blessing to life. Not just to her family but many people. All the glory to God she's in Heaven and at peace. Praying for her family.

This is so sad. May her soul find everlasting peace and her family cherished memories and many happy times where the burden of grief is lessened.

Always have been my favorite family, beautiful talented women … I’m so sorry this happened my cousin committed suicide the same way on the same day..Devastating ….

My heart is broken for these girls! My husband died at his own hands 14 years ago. That grief never ends because the "why" is never fully answered. The "if only" will rip you apart. My prayer for Wynonna and Ashley and the rest of the family and friends are for comfort and peace. Also for them to understand that their mom did not want them to suffer. She just wanted the pain to stop.

I’m so broken fo4 you my mum suffers the same she has schizophrenia it’s so heartbreaking seeing mum tortured. I’m broken for you with love 😭

Oh Ashley Judd, my heart breaks for you and your family. A very close family member of mine committed suicide. I know how awful, shocked, and sorrowful it is to discover a family member afterwards. You and your family have my deepest condolences and prayers. May God watch over the Judd family as they grieve. 🙏🏻💐

So sorry for your loss.❤️❤️❤️ You and your mom and sister are an inspiration.

I recognize the relief once she said it. I hope that she was able to feel that relief. I lost my Justin FE26 2/13/21. It is hard to think about how bold people would ask me how my son ended his life. Everyone wanted that one piece of info. I can not imagine the depth of their pain in that people don't give them the privacy and time to deliver news at their pace. God bless yall and heal those hearts.

Thank you Ashley for visiting your mom everyday, that brought tears to me. She wasn't a lone besides her husband. She needed you Ashley. No one should walk the road alone. I struggle with depression, I walk it alone. It was important me to hear this. Thank you Ashley for sharing this with us. You and Wynonna and your father is in my prayers 🙏🏻

OMG, poor Ashley, it's hard enough to lose your mother, but to be the one to find her after a gunshot is so horrifying. How terrible to have grief and tragedy to get over all at once. God be with you all in the days ahead to get past this! R.I.P. Beautiful Naomi, the world loved you!

Oh Ashley, I am so sorry. My heart is broken.

I remember my friends dad went in the same manor... What people don't realize is the aftermath that takes a toll on the people left behind.

Thank you for your words about your mothers depression and your understanding. Living will depression is very hard. I am so sorry for loss

My heart breaks for her daughters and family and friends 🙏 💔 😢

Thank you Ashley, for explaining this anxiety and depression so well with Diane Sawyer! I’ve lived with this same illness all my life, it’s horrible and hard to keep a grip on day by day and sometimes hour by hour, minute by minute. No med can take it all away. It’s very debilitating at times and I hate having it! Bless you and your family thru this hard time, may your good memories warm your heart even tho it’s hurting inside. Know that only now can your mom feel at peace and normal in heaven!❤️🙏

Rest in Peace Naomi. Thank you for giving all of us fans your beautiful talent and your courage of speaking out about mental illness and your love. Condolences to your beautiful daughters and your husband who stood by you until the end. We love you and will miss you 😘💘 God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ashley, my heart goes out to you. I lost my husband to MS and a horrific suicide by a shotgun held between his legs on Valentine’s Day 2012. It’s a vision that never goes away. I went through the class called life after loss that first year and I was in such shock that I faked my way through that first year. Now 10 years later I am worse than I’ve ever been. My husband was not a suicidal person. Never in a million years would I imagine he’d do what he did. Jesus keeps carrying me because I fight depression and PTSD every day. I’m 74 and on the downhill side of life. I have given up & it’s a big struggle to get through each day. My PCP is setting me up with a mental health doctor. I pray each of you do the same because this is something you will carry with you the rest of your lives. God Bless your family and please get help I know I need to. Judi in Arkansas

My heart goes out to you my sister had mental illness and had been hospitalized several times she told me she heard voices that told her if she would kill herself it would be over they kept at it til they got her meds straight I still lost her the day after my birthday in 2019 from the covid

Im truly sorry, my mom struggles w mental illness so I feel their pain and Im so sorry for their loss. People dont understand this affects everyone, rich or poor. More needs to be done. Prayers are with the family.

My heart hurts for you and Wynonna. I pray for peace and comfort for you both. No matter your status that was your momma. God bless.

I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I cried, especially when Ashley stated what had happened. Ashley is a very brave woman for doing this. Seriously, depression is crippling. It is something that needs to be discussed and dealt with, not swept under the rug. Just my humble opinion. I can't imagine the strength it took Ashley to do this interview. We love love you Ashley and Wynonna and our thoughts are with you.

This literally made me cry. I thought she died of natural causes. I'm so sorry for you loss Judd family.

I don’t understand why she would have killed herself that way for her daughter to find her. That’s traumatic and that’s giving your daughters a horrific sight embedded in their mind for the rest of their lives

Thank you for sharing this so openly and honestly It brings me hope and comfort too hold on another day!!!

This is so so sad I'm hearing a lot about suicides this year and it's just devastating I deal with depression and anxiety and I know how the weight of that is the fact that her daughter had to find her mother like that I know that had to be traumatic she had to have been in a lot of pain mentally and physically for her to make that decision when her daughter left her room knowing that she was going to be right back prayers to her family and may she rest in peace in heaven

I wish she could have found relief from her pain in this life. Bless her family.

So sorry for the girls. I know their pain as that is what my father did when I was 19. Didn’t get to know him as I grew into adulthood, felt robbed. Both parents were alcoholics and the alcohol and mental illness myself has been a long road, the struggle is real. 😞

Ashley & Wynonna....my heart breaks to hear about the passing of your mother, to know you are suffering, and experiencing this pain! You are in my heart & prayers forever. I love you 3 precious women always!!! I am sending all of my love and light. May God comfort, hold and carry you through giving you strength and a peace that surpasses understanding. I hope that you are surrounded by love, support, and everything you feel you most need right now. I pray that you feel the love of your family, your mama, and everyone who loves and adores your beautiful mother. I will always remember Naomi smiling, talking & laughing-uplifting, encouraging, comforting, inspiring others, sharing her huge heart, making everyone laugh & feel special, writing, singing & performing-bringing joy and happiness and hope to all those who love her...loving on her amazing baby girls so clearly proud of them beyond words. A woman with a smile, heart, personality, and love so kind, so pure, so generous. I am so very sorry for the unthinkable and profound loss of your beautiful, incredible & precious mama, Naomi. It is hard for me to watch this but I know I must...throughout my late teens, 20s, and into my mid-30s I struggled with major depression and anxiety. I didn't want to die but I didn't want to live anymore feeling the way that I did. The disease is so incredibly consuming and it really does tell you that cruelest of lies. Savage, convincing, and relentless. On a logical level, I guess I knew I was loved but that barrier around my heart wouldn't allow me to truly feel or believe it. Now at 38, I'm healing from the never-ending cycle of depressive episodes but still suffer from crippling anxiety and changing the way I perceive myself, my relationships, my life, the world, and my place & safety in it. It's one of those things that I still don't know how to verbalize. She was so brave in sharing her experience with mental illness- wanting others to know that they were not alone, that they are loved regardless of what they've been through or if they suffer from mental illness. Major depression is traumatic-what you feel, the thoughts you think, what the disease tells you is true about who you are & what healing and future are possible for you, and what it takes from you feels traumatic...How you see it affect the people you love feels traumatic. I'm sending love and praying for every hurting heart & soul who stumbles upon this comment. Bless you, I love you! I am with you! X

Such an open, honest and humble family

How devastating this is for them. To find your mother who shot herself I cannot begin to imagine

My heart goes out to this family. These are beautiful women that seemingly have it all. YOU NEVER KNOW what a person is going through. I am a fan of Ashley in the film. My heart goes out to their family!!! Mental illness coupled with Satan's goals is a deadly weapon itself. Get help readers and fans if this applies to you.

I am in absolute awe of their beauty 🌷🌷🌷 inside & out … I’m so sorry & may God bless.

You all are in my prayers. I have lost my three brothers. They suffered from depression. It is very real. 🙏❤🙏

My mother had debilitating depression. I’ve struggled with it too. I’ve been upset and so sad. The dysfunction in the Judds’ family reminds me of my own and Naomi reminds me of my mother. She died alone last October. I believe she passively killed herself through malnutrition, pills, nicotine and hopelessness. It still breaks my heart. My oldest sister also died depressed. My aunt killed herself. What a horrible disease that people don’t want to discuss or acknowledge.

My dearest and deepest condolences 🙏 to the family. I understand first hand what the daughters are feeling and going through. As I lost my mom 50 years ago to mental illness, and my mother took her life in the same exact way as their beautiful mother did, and its absolutely heartbreaking I know. I will keep you all in my prayers. Much love and respect to you all...

How selfish to leave your family like that, let alone to know they'd find you. 😰 praying for her girls

My heart breaks for the family. Mental illness can touch anyone life. Doesn't matter how much money, fame, race, or sex. It can be debilitating and destroy everyone in it's path. My prayers go out to the family.

Knowing all these years that Naomi was unstable, that she had contemplated suicide in the past; WHY WAS THERE A FIREARM IN THE HOUSE? That is soooooooo crazy.

I MET NAOMI, SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON, TOO BAD SHE DIDNT GET THE RIGHT MEDICATION TO HELP...BLESSINGS ✝️🙏❤

I'm so sorry for their loss I had a family member that suffered from severe depression and bipolar and she tried to take her life nine times over 17 years and eventually she got it done the same way it's very sad to see a family member suffer and there's nothing that you can do to help sending prayers God bless🙏🙏

I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder 30 years ago, it's truly debilitating.

So sad some appear to be so happy smiling. Kind funny and friendly , meanwhile suffering inside 😢👼

My deepest prayers and condolences to the Judd family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

So very sorry to hear this I'm very sorry for your family's loss I went through it myself in my prayers 🙏

So very sorry for their loss..I grew up listening to the Judds...their music was and still is a part of my life in so many ways.. 💖🌹

My heart goes out to the Judd Family, we can never know what is in the mind of another person. What they are feeling and how they choose to take care of it. Mental illness creates a doom that I think is very difficult to overcome for any person. Medication zonks you out and without them your mind is uncontrollable. RIP Naomi

I understand wanting to end the pain but I don’t understand leaving such a scene for your daughter to endure 😓

So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful person, inside and out.

It surely must have taken a lot out of Ashley and Winona to stand up on that podium at the awards ceremony. They knew (and we didn't at the time) that their mother had died by her own hand. How awful for them.

I'm so sorry Ashley, God is with you honey I know you believe in him RIP Queen Naomi 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ God Bless You and your Family Family 💔😥

I came to love Naomi and Wynonna when Naomi announced her retirement from The Judds duo due to her being diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I watched the movie of their lives and was floored by what I saw and heard. As a singer myself I related to them and was able to love them, identify with them, longing to be with them, sing with them, sharing soul to soul with them. I'm 3 yrs older than Naomi but not nearly as gifted as both she and Wynonna. I'm looking forward to singing with them in heaven for eternity. Hmm...I wonder if Jesus sings...?

My heart goes out to the whole family their mother must've been in a lot of mental and physical pain and I pray that they heal mentally and physically as well.

My Family deals with mental illness on a daily basis in one manner or another. We Love This Entire Family and have from Day One through the years. Our Hearts & Prayers go to Ashley, Wy, "Pops", & Grandkids🎶💜💞💖🎶 Thank You for being open & keeping the conversation going about this Dis-Ease that effects so many!