Naomi Judd died on April 30, 2022, at age 76, and reports later confirmed her death was by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in Tennessee. Public reporting also noted that she had long struggled with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

Quick Scoop

  • She was found dead at her home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.
  • The medical examiner’s report confirmed a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Her family said she had been battling mental illness, including PTSD and bipolar disorder.

Context

Her death came one day before she and Wynonna Judd were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Because this is a sensitive topic, I’m keeping this brief and factual.

If you want, I can also give you a short timeline of Naomi Judd’s final days or a family-background overview.