“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.
We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” they wrote.
“We are shattered.
We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.
We are in unknown territory.”
Naomi famously struggledwith hepatitis in the early 1990s and more recently opened up abouther fight against depression.
“My family Ashley, Wynonna and Larry were just beside themselves.
1 hits, according to theAssociated Press.
Not surprisingly,Naomi left behind an impressive net worth when she died.
Fans have been reacting to the news of her death on social media, sharing condolences and touching memories.
One Twitter userwrote: “A Legend!!!!
Thank You For A Lifetime Of Love and Beautiful Music!!!
The Heavens Shall Ring With Your Sweet Voice For All Eternity!!”
Anothertweeted: “IMHO there is nothing better in life better than harmony.
And she/they had it in spades.”
Country music colleagues are also reacting to Naomi’s passing.
Travis Tritttweeted, “This is heartbreaking news!
Naomi Judd was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known.
I had the honor of working with her in movies and numerous musical events.
My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to her family.”
Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of Naomi during this heartbreaking time.
