Naomi Judd: Celebs Rumors

Ashley Judd claimed she felt "cornered" and "powerless" as police arrived and began investigating Naomi Judd's suicide on April 30. Ashley, 54, called out law enforcement for the way her mother's death was handled in the immediate aftermath in an op-ed for The New York Times published Wednesday.

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Naomi Judd's autopsy report released by the Nashville medical examiner’s office confirmed statements that the late country music star's family members had previously made regarding the circumstances of her death at the age of 76 on April 30. Judd died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy report obtained by Fox News Digital revealed on Friday.

UPDATED: An autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press today regarding country music superstar Naomi Judd’s death earlier this year confirmed Ashley Judd’s assertion that her mother died after she shot herself with a gun.

Naomi Judd‘s autopsy report officially confirmed her cause of death — she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tragic details surrounding Naomi Judd’s suicide have surfaced via the singer’s autopsy report obtained by Page Six on Friday, August 26.

Naomi Judd's autopsy report officially confirmed her cause of death — she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.According to the Williamson County, Tennessee, Medical Examiner's Office, the autopsy report also concluded that the late country music singer suffered from anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, among other conditions. What's more, the 13-page autopsy report, obtained by ET, notes that Naomi left «a note with suicidal connotations» that was found near the body along with the weapon.The report also states that she was on various medications for depression, based on a toxicology report.

according to the official autopsy report, which also revealed that she left a suicide note. The late 76-year-old singer was found “unresponsive in her home by family” at 10:57 a.m.

Naomi Judd‘s autopsy has been completed and her cause of death has been confirmed.

Naomi Judd‘s family is asking a judge to seal police reports and recordings made during the course of its investigation into the legendary country singer’s death.

Naomi Judd's family filed a court petition Friday to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into the country star's death.  The records contained video and audio interviews with Judd's family members following her passing. Releasing these details would result in "significant trauma and irreparable harm," her family said.

Naomi Judd's family is asking a judge to seal police reports and recordings made during the course of its investigation into the legendary country singer's death.The family's legal team filed the petition -- provided to the Associated Press -- Friday in Williamson County Court and said that, should the police reports and recordings be made available to the public, it would bring «significant trauma and irreparable harm» to the family. Some of the other reasons as to why the family doesn't want the records released includes that disclosing the report would reveal medical records and conversations family members had with police during the probe.In a statement submitted with the petition, Naomi's widow, Larry Strickland, said he didn't know that his interviews with police were being recorded, and that he shared personal and private information to assist police.Ashley Judd also provided a statement, in which she said she was in «clinical shock, active trauma and acute distress» during her conversations with police. She added that she does not want video, audio and photos to permanently stay in the public domain, and that it would haunt their family for generations, the AP reported.Also in the petition — filed on behalf of Strickland, Ashley and Wynonna Judd -- are details that Ashley found her mother alive after she shot herself, per the AP. The filing shows Ashley stayed by her mother's side for a half hour before help arrived. According to the petition, a number of media outlets in Tennessee have already filed public records requests relating to Naomi's death investigation.

Naomi Judd’s family was granted a temporary court order on Tuesday to keep her death records sealed from the public record.  In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Larry Strickland and Judd’s two daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, filed for injunctive relief in Williamson County, Tennessee.  According to the order, "Sheriff's deputies, per standard procedure" had conducted "an investigation into Mrs. Judd's death," which resulted in evidence being collected.  The order goes on to note that "records were created which include photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and written reports." "Upon information and belief, some of these records contain Mrs.

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took her own life on April 30, reports indicated the country music legend left daughters Wynonna and Ashley completely out of her will. MailOnline claimed Wynonna is particularly upset about the snubbing, believing she's entitled to at least some of the $25 million fortune."With Wynonna, her mother leaving all of her wealth to Larry sticks in her craw," a source told the British tabloid.

Naomi Judd’s will is apparently causing even more family drama behind the scenes than we realized!

Wynonna Judd and Carly Pearce are honouring Naomi Judd’s memory during the “CMA Fest Special”.

ABC and streamed on Hulu, featured many surprises and breathtaking performances marking the 49th year of the festival.Hosted by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King, the three-hour special featured over 30 performances from the world’s top country music artists.The night kicked off with Kane Brown’s stunning rendition of his mega-hit, “I Love You Like I like Country Music.”His performance was followed by Bentley, who teamed up with Billy Ray Cyrus to sing the hit 1992 track, “Achy Breaky Heart.”During the night, the crowd took a moment to honor Grammy-winning Country Music Naomi Judd, who died in April.Her daughter Wynonna Judd then teamed up with Carly Pearce for a rendition of “Why Not Me,” and subsequently received a standing ovation in honor of Wynonna’s mother.Kelsea Ballerini was another showstopper during the night, treating fans to not one, but two of her tracks.Rocking out with a guitar on stage, Ballerini performed “Heartfirst” as well as her latest chart-topping single, “Half Of My Hometown.”Lainey Wilson also performed, singing “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell.

We’re sure you know that country icon Naomi Judd tragically passed away by suicide in April of this year, leaving behind her two daughters Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd. However, new details released in court documents and confirmed by Us Weekly reveal that the famous sisters have been left out of their late mother’s will… Ouch.

Details of Naomi Judd’s will, which was filed in Tennessee in May, have surfaced.  The legendary country singer, who died by suicide April 30 at the age of 76, named her husband of 33 years, Larry Strickland, as executor of her estate in legal documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Strickland was granted "full authority and discretion" to deal with and administer "any real property comprising an asset of my estate, without the approval of any court, the joinder of any beneficiary or the disclosure of the identity of any beneficiary of my estate." In addition, all real property will be deemed "personal property" after her death and "subject to sale by my Executor, acting without joinder of any beneficiary, for the purpose of facilitating the distribution of my estate among the beneficiaries of this Will, as well as for the purpose of paying taxes, administrative expenses, and any other expenses or debts of my estate, without first being required to exhaust all other personal property of my estate." Naomi Judd (middle) is seen here with daughters Ashley (left) and Wynonna (right) in 2003.

Facing the music. Naomi Judd’s daughters, Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd, are not listed in her will, Us Weekly can confirm.

Ashley Judd and sister Wynonna have reportedly been left out of their mother Naomi's will.MORE: Ashley Judd details how family is 'grieving together' after mom Naomi Judd's deathThe talented sister's mother left her husband of 33 years Larry Strickland as the executor of her rumored $25 million estate, according to court documents seen by Page Six.WATCH: The Judds perform live at the 2022 CMT AwardsThe publication claimed that Naomi requested in the will that 76-year-old Larry have "full authority and discretion over any property that is an asset to her estate without the approval of any court or permission from any beneficiary of the estate".Per the documents, Larry is also entitled to receive "reasonable compensation" for his services, including reimbursement for "reasonable expenses, advances and disbursements, including attorney’s and accountant’s fees, made or incurred in the administration of my estate".Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'The will was prepared on 20 November 2017. Naomi was of "sound mind and disposing memory" when she signed and approved the will, the documents confirm.Witnesses include Melissa Sitzler, a senior account manager at a Tennessee law firm called Wiatr & Associates.

Naomi Judd's last will and testament has been revealed — and her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, were not mentioned by name. According to the late country star's will, obtained by ET, Naomi appointed her husband of more than 30 years, Larry Strickland, as executor of her estate and granted him «full authority and discretion» to deal with and administer «any real property comprising an asset of my estate, without the approval of any court, the joinder of any beneficiary, or the disclosure of the identity of any beneficiary of my estate.» She declares that all real property be deemed «personal property» after her death and «subject to sale by my Executor, acting without joinder of any beneficiary, for the purpose of facilitating the distribution of my estate among the beneficiaries of this Will, as well as for the purpose of paying taxes, administrative expenses, and any other expenses or debts of my estate, without first being required to exhaust all other personal property of my estate.»Per the will, Strickland is entitled to «reasonable» compensation as executor and will be paid for expenses in connection to the administration of the estate. Naomi notes, «In the event my spouse ceases or fails to serve, then I nominate and appoint my brother-in-law Reginald Strickland, and Daniel Kris Waiter as Co-Executors.» There's also mention of her eponymous Naomi Ellen Judd Living Trust, which she noted was established by her in October 2007.

Kenny Chesney has expressed his sadness after a female fan sadly lost her life at his show in Denver on Saturday.SEE: Carrie Underwood shares incredible view of endless garden on 400-acre family farmThe country music superstar issued a statement on Sunday following the tragic event, revealing he was heartbroken after learning of the news and is grieving her loss alongside her family and friends.WATCH: The official trailer for country music's biggest new TV show, Monarch"I was devastated to learn of the loss of someone after our show. There had been so much joy, so much heart coming from the people of Denver last night — and to hear this is heartbreaking," his statement read.He added: "Life is precious.

Country singer Naomi Judd has left her daughters Wynonna and Ashley out of her will. She instead appointed her husband of 33 years Larry Strickland as executor of her estate, giving him “full authority and discretion” over her assets “without the approval of any court”. Judd, 76, shot herself dead in an upstairs room of her Tennessee farmhouse on April 30 after a long battle with her mental health.

New details have been released about Naomi Judd‘s last will and testament.

Amy Grant has postponed her upcoming concert dates after a devastating accident left her in hospital.MORE: Ashley Judd details how family is 'grieving together' after mom Naomi Judd's deathThe 90s singer was rushed to hospital in mid July after she was knocked off her bicycle while riding with a friend. Although she was wearing a helmet, she was treated for injuries by doctors who have now "ordered additional recovery time at home for Amy, where she is now resting comfortably". WATCH: Miranda Lambert's rise to fameIn a statement shared with fans on social media, her reps continued to share that Amy has rescheduled the dates for 2023."Due to the doctor’s orders she has had to postpone her upcoming August concerts (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Wilmington).

Ashley Judd has detailed the powerful words her late mother Naomi Judd gave her when she decided to sue Harvey Weinstein for sexual harassment and defamation.MORE: Ashley Judd details how family is 'grieving together' after mom Naomi Judd's death"She said: ‘Go get him,'" Ashley revealed on grief expert David Kessler's podcast Healing with David Kessler. The actress, who has called herself a 'three-time rape survivor' also spoke about meeting her rapist and finding "restorative-justice".

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticAshley Judd has spoken up at greater length about the mental illness that led to the suicide of her mother, Naomi Judd, almost three months ago, and about the very different passages of grieving she and other family members have gone through, in an hour-long interview for the Spotify podcast “Healing With David Kessler.”Judd and Kessler agreed that it was important for those in the audience who might be struggling with grief to hear from someone who is right in the throes of it, on top of the experts who have appeared on the podcast to address it from more of a distance. “It’s scary to be vulnerable and transparent and to talk about acute grief and suffering in real time,” she said.

Ashley Judd has detailed how her family is grieving the death of matriarch Naomi Judd differently but giving each other grace as they process.MORE: Dolly Parton shares heartbreak after sad loss: 'I will always love you'"One of the things that I think we have done well as a family, meaning my pop, my sister Wynonna and me, is we have really given each other the dignity and the allowance to grieve in our individual and respective ways," Ashley told grief expert David Kessler on his Healing with David Kessler podcast.WATCH: The Judds perform live at the 2022 CMT AwardsThe 54-year-old actress continued: "And yet we've been able to completely stick together. So we can be at the same supper table and recognize, 'Oh, this one's in anger, this one's in denial, this one's in bargaining, this one's in acceptance, I'm in shock right now.'"Ashley also shared her own process, admitting that she focuses on her own mental health in the mornings by reading and writing and meditating.Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'Her 'pop' Larry Strickland, Naomi's husband, lives close by and she revealed how he comes over for coffee and they have breakfast and "grieve together".She also detailed how she gave him his own journal and "now he's got his practice of writing and I mean, it's just those times are so holy and we may be in slightly different places and yet we're in community".

Ashley Judd reflected on forgiving her mother Naomi Judd "long ago" as she discussed the country music star's death by suicide. "I look back at my childhood, and I realize I grew up with a mom who had an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness," Ashley told David Kessler, the host of the "Healing with David Kessler" podcast in a recent episode. "And there are different behavioral expressions, interactions, flights of fancy, you know, choices that she made that I understand were an expression of the disease." Ashley and Wynonna have been outspoken about their rough childhood and choices Naomi made.

Ashley Judd is offering new insight into her relationship with her late mother, Naomi Judd, who died by suicide in April at age 76. During an interview on the , Ashley opened up about her mom's struggle with mental illness and how that affected how she and her sister, Wynonna Judd, were raised.«I look back on my childhood and I realize I grew up with a mom who had an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness,» Judd told grief expert David Kessler.

Ashley Judd spoke about losing her mother Naomi Judd to suicide in an emotional new interview with grief expert David Kessler for the “Healing with David Kessler” podcast.

Healing podcast Tuesday about her mental health and how she can “understand” what her mom went through.“I look back on my childhood and I realize I grew up with a mom who had an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness,” Judd said. “And there are different behavioral expressions, interactions, flights of fancy, choices that she made that I understand were an expression of the disease.”Judd added that she knows “that she was in pain and can today understand that she was absolutely doing the best she could.”“If she could have done it differently, she would have,” the actress noted.She also explained how she knew she “didn’t cause” her mother’s sickness, and she “couldn’t control it” but also “couldn’t cure it.”Naomi died on April 30 at the age of 76 from a self-inflicted gunshot after years of battling mental health issues.“My most ardent wish for my mother is that when she transitioned, she was hopefully able to let go of any guilt or shame that she carried for any shortcomings she may have had in her parenting of my sister and me,” the “Heat” star said. “Because certainly on my end, all was forgiven long ago, all was forgiven long ago.”Judd’s sister, Wynonna, 58, opened up in an emotional Instagram post in May about the “pain” of losing the country music icon.“There is so much happening in the world right now.

Robin Roberts has revealed rare details of her home life with partner Amber Laign after meeting Trumpet the Bloodhound, who was crowned Best in Show at the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.MORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber Laign had a 'challenging week' as she returns to GMAThe journalist met Trumpet on the Good Morning America set and the pup was thrilled to meet Robin, giving her big kisses and sniffing her dress.WATCH: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner Trumpet "You are beautiful, you are going to make my little man jealous," Robin cooed as she cuddled the dog, adding: "He's going to smell you when I get home but it's going to be worth it."As Trumpet continued to give Robin big kisses, she joked: "You can tell I am a dog person, you know."MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe during Ukraine assignmentMORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional details from Naomi Judd's memorialRobin and Amber are doting dog moms to Lukas whom they adopted many years ago and Lukas is so popular with the GMA star's fans that he even has his own Instagram account, which is regularly updated.Robin and Amber adopted Lukas from the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, New York. Robin and Amber adopted Lukas from the North Shore Animal LeagueIt identifies itself as the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.

A surprise tribute. As country singer Carly Pearce took the stage at Nashville’s annual CMA Fest, she enlisted Wynonna Judd to sing an unexpected duet to honor the legacy of the late Naomi Judd.