Naomi Judd
American country singer, songwriter, and actress (1946–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Naomi Judd?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022)[3][4][5] was an American country music singer and actress. In 1980, she and her daughter Wynonna (born Christina Claire) formed the duo known as The Judds, which became a very successful country music act, winning five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards. The Judds ceased performing in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with hepatitis; while Wynonna continued to perform as a solo artist, she occasionally reunited with her mother for tours as The Judds. Naomi struggled with mental health issues throughout her life. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 30, 2022, the day before she and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.[6]
Naomi Judd | |
---|---|
Born | Diana Ellen Judd (1946-01-11)January 11, 1946 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 30, 2022(2022-04-30) (aged 76) |
Occupations |
|
Years active |
|
Spouses | |
Children | |
Musical career | |
Genres | Country |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | |
Formerly of | The Judds |
Website | naomijudd |