Shock and grief surround Nashville with the news of the death of Naomi Judd at age 76 today (4/30). Wynonna and Ashley Judd said on their social media in part, “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief. We are in unknown territory.”
Just minutes after the news broke, country stars and fans alike took to Twitter to express their sadness for the loss of Judd, who was going to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year.”
Carrie Underwood
Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for the Judd family today…
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) April 30, 2022The Judds Offical Instagram
Maren Morris
Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed “Love Can Build a Bridge” just a few short weeks ago. 🤍😔
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) April 30, 2022Cole Swindell
Naomi Judd 😔 so sad to hear this news. Thinking of all of her family & friends. Tough day for country music..
— Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) April 30, 2022Hoda Kotb
So saddened by this news. @kathielgifford and i treasured the moments we shared with her on our show. One of a kind ❤️❤️RIP Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76 | AP News https://t.co/CcRCpVPffV
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) April 30, 2022Amanda Shires
Deepest sympathies @AshleyJudd and @Wynonna. Rest easy, Naomi Judd.
— AmandaShires (@amandashires) April 30, 2022Rosanna Arquette
I’m very sad to hear that Naomi Judd has passed away. Rest In Peace .Sending love and light to Ashley and Wynonna and all who love her.
— ✌🏼rosanna arquette (@RoArquette) April 30, 2022Travis Tritt
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. https://t.co/ONRL9Q29om
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 30, 2022The Oak Ridge Boys
Oh Sweet Jesus... Naomi Judd has gone home ... the day before the Judds @countrymusichof induction ... This is divesting news... We are saddened beyond words...
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 30, 2022Mariane Willimason
Naomi Judd was a lovely woman and I'm very sorry to hear about her passing. May she find peace at last. My deepest condolences to her daughters. May God bring them comfort in this hour of their agony.
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) April 30, 2022Silence So Deep
Silence so deep only my soul can hear
— Hunter Kelly (@hunterkelly) April 30, 2022
Says now the past is what I fear
The future isn’t what it used to be
Only today is all that’s promised me
Flow on River of Time
I love you, Naomi Judd. January 11, 1946 - April 30, 2022 pic.twitter.com/aaR3IPAkrtStar Search Judge
Back in 2003 Naomi Judd was a judge on Star search.. she gave me a perfect score and that changed my life.. Thank you Ms. Judd. She was a lovely woman and now the world is a little less bright without her. Condolences to her family and fans. Especially Wynonna and Ashley. 🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏻
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) April 30, 2022Actress Kristin Johnston (CBS' Mom)
I’m so sad about Naomi Judd. She was so lovely & warm & fun but the thing I remember best was how proud she was of her daughters, she talked about them the whole time. My heart breaks for her family. https://t.co/asDaIM3u3l
— kristen johnston (@thekjohnston) April 30, 2022Jordan Davis
RIP Naomi Judd…Sending prayers to the entire Family pic.twitter.com/0iOvvx0nm6
— Jordan Davis Music (@JordanCWDavis) April 30, 2022