Naomi Judd’s death was announced by her daughters Saturday, just one day before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, has died. She was 76 years old.
Naomi Judd died near Nashville, Tennessee, said a statement on behalf of her husband and fellow singer, Larry Strickland. It said no further details about her death would be released and asked for privacy as the family grieves. The mother-daughter performers scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades. The Judds’ hits included "Love Can Build a Bridge" in 1990,"Mama He’s Crazy" in 1984, "Why Not Me" in 1984,"Turn It Loose" in 1988, "Girls Night Out" in 1985, "Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain" in 1986 and "Grandpa" in 1986.
The group had called it quits in 1991 after doctors diagnosed Naomi with hepatitis C. Wynonna continued her solo career. Carrie Underwood said that country music had "lost a true legend." Travis Tritt said Naomi was "one of the sweetest people" he’s ever known.
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