| Naomi Judd Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4½ in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 11, 1946 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Date of Death | April 30, 2022 |
Naomi Judd was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and author who rose to worldwide fame as one-half of the mother-daughter singing duo, The Judds (1983-1991) with her daughter Wynonna Judd. Together, they were the recipient of numerous awards including 5 Grammy Awards and 9 Country Music Association Awards and had 20 top ten hits to their credit.
Born Name
Diana Ellen Judd
Nick Name
Naomi
Age
She was born on January 11, 1946.
Died
Naomi died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 30, 2022, at her home in Tennessee. She was 76 years old at that time.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Author
Family
- Father – Charles Glen Judd (Owner of a Gas Station)
- Mother – Pauline Ruth ‘Polly’ Oliver (Riverboat Cook)
- Siblings – Brian Judd (Younger Brother) (Died of Leukemia in 1965)
Net Worth
At the time of her death, Naomi Judd’s net worth was $25 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genre
Country
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- RCA Nashville
- Curb Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Naomi Judd had dated –
- Charles Jordan (1963) – Charles Jordan was her teenage boyfriend and father of her first daughter, Wynonna Judd (born as Christina Claire Ciminella) (b. May 30, 1964). Sadly, he left Naomi after learning of her pregnancy.
- Michael Ciminella (1963-1972) – On January 3, 1964, Naomi tied the knot with Michael Ciminella. He adopted her daughter Wynonna and the couple also welcomed their first child together – a daughter named Ashley Judd (b. April 19, 1968), who grew up to be a successful Hollywood actress. However, they parted ways after nearly 10 years and divorced in June 1972.
- Larry Strickland (1983-2022) – On May 6, 1989, she married musician Larry Strickland, who played bass with the Palmetto State Quartet. The couple did not have any children together and stayed married until her tragic death on April 30, 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- She was a redhead.
- Charming smile
Brand Endorsements
Naomi Judd had endorsed brands such as –
- Big Kmart (with daughter Wynonna)
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (1998)
- American Liver Foundation
- Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (1999)
Religion
Christianity
Naomi Judd Facts
- In 1990, she was diagnosed with a near-fatal liver disease called hepatitis C. She had contracted the virus in the 1980s while working as a nurse in the intensive care unit.
- Naomi and her daughter (as The Judds) performed their farewell tour in 1991, which became the highest-grossing tour of the year. Furthermore, she also performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 1994.
- She was born only 8 days before her good friend and fellow country singer Dolly Parton, who was born on January 19, 1946.
- Naomi took her own life just 1 day prior to getting inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with her daughter Wynonna for their outstanding contribution to country music. Nevertheless, her daughters Wynonna and Ashley accepted the award tearfully and dedicated it to their mother.
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