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Rosie O'Donnell says Wynonna Judd is the only Trump supporter she remains friends with, explaining she gives Judd grace due to her upbringing and Naomi Judd's death, while maintaining that she views Trump as cruel and problematic.
Actress Ashley Judd shared the emotional details of finding her mother, country music legend Naomi Judd, after her suicide, and the last words she spoke to her. Judd expressed empathy for her mother's mental illness and trauma, and recounted holding her and offering comfort in her final moments. The conversation with Anderson Cooper on CNN Audio’s “All There Is” podcast also touched on Cooper's own experience with suicide, providing a raw and emotional discussion about grief and mental health support.
Actress Ashley Judd shared the poignant final moments with her mother Naomi Judd, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2022. In an episode of Anderson Cooper's podcast "All There Is," Ashley recounted telling her mother that it was okay to let go and that all was forgiven. Naomi Judd, a country music icon, had been suffering from mental illness, and Ashley expressed gratitude for being present during her mother's last moments.
Dolly Parton paid tribute to her late friends Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd during the 2023 ACM Awards by singing an a cappella version of the hymn "Precious Memories." Parton called Lynn a hero and one of the most important singer-songwriters in history, while she and Judd were both "real G.O.A.T.s" who loved each other. Garth Brooks praised Parton's tribute and promised to keep the circle unbroken in their memory.
Actress and social activist Ashley Judd gave a moving speech at the National Press Club on how the media should report on suicide, following the death of her mother, Naomi Judd. Judd implored journalists to follow the reporting standards established by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, including never saying "committed" and always providing the suicide hotline number. She also shared about her mother's battle with mental illness and the need for common sense and basic decency in reporting. Judd received the Survivor of Suicide Loss Lifesaver Award for her advocacy efforts.