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Ashley and Naomi Judd | Source: Getty Images
Ashley and Naomi Judd | Source: Getty Images

Ashley Judd Revealed Her Last Words to Her Mother Just before Her Death - Details

Taitirwa Sehliselwe Murape
Jan 11, 2024
12:15 P.M.

Ashley Judd revealed her last words to her mother before Naomi Judd's passing. Naomi, who had been struggling with mental health problems, died at 76.

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Yesterday, the daughter of Naomi Judd, Ashley Judd, sat down with CNN's Anderson Cooper, where she disclosed the final words she said to her mom before she died. In addition to speaking about Naomi, the podcast interview centered around discussions regarding grief and love.

Tragically, Naomi's death happened by suicide two years ago after she battled with mental health issues. The late mother of two passed at 76 years old.

Ashley and Naomi Judd at the premiere of "Olympus Has Fallen" in Los Angeles, California on March 18, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

Ashley and Naomi Judd at the premiere of "Olympus Has Fallen" in Los Angeles, California on March 18, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

After the "Double Jeopardy" star spoke about the difference between trauma and grief, Anderson brought up Naomi. He asked Ashley, who had been the one to find the late singer after the suicide, about her grief as it relates to losing her mom.

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While explaining the trauma she went through, Ashley divulged: "The first thing out of my mouth was, 'mama, I see how much you've been suffering.' " She went on to say: "It is okay to go, I am here. It's ok to let go. I love you. Go see your daddy. Go see Papa Judd. Go be with your people."

Naomi and Ashley Judd at the Nashville Film Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on April 26, 2014 | Source: Getty Images

Naomi and Ashley Judd at the Nashville Film Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on April 26, 2014 | Source: Getty Images

Ashley said she then got into bed with her mom and simply held her as she told her that it was ok to be free. She also forgave Naomi and urged her to be unburdened as she left the world.

Naomi Judd at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on April 11, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Naomi Judd at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on April 11, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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On the day Naomi died in April 2022, Ashley took to her Instagram to share the devastating news with the public on behalf of her and her sister, country music star Wynonna Judd. With a heavy heart, she expressed: "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother... We are shattered..."

Ashley, Naomi, and Wynonna Judd at APLA's 6th Commitment to Life Concert Benefit in Universal City, California in 1992 | Source: Getty Images

Ashley, Naomi, and Wynonna Judd at APLA's 6th Commitment to Life Concert Benefit in Universal City, California in 1992 | Source: Getty Images

When Ashley Judd posted a clip of the conversation she had with the CNN broadcaster to her social media account, one of the things she mentioned in her caption was her hope that people who listen find and share something they can resonate with.

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