Reports Say Naomi Judd Died By Suicide

A source reportedly told PEOPLE that Naomi Judd died by suicide.

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“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” said a statement from her daughters.

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Her husband of 32 years, Larry Strickland, also put out a statement.

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“Naomi Judd's family request privacy during this heartbreaking time,” he said.

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“No additional information will be released at this time,” he added.

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Rumors had been circulating around social media that Naomi had shot herself.

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However, those rumors have been unconfirmed by official sources at this time.

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Naomi has been open with her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past.

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In her 2016 memoir, she revealed she thought about taking her life on a bridge near her farm.

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