Naomi Judd Quick Info
Height5 ft 4½ in
Weight67 kg
Date of BirthJanuary 11, 1946
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Date of DeathApril 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

American

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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