Naomi Judd’s loved ones condemn ‘irresponsible publication’ of the findings from the death investigation
Naomi JuddHer family is criticizing media coverage death by suicide.
Ashley And Wynonna Judd Naomi’s husband too Larry StricklandShared statement on social media condemning the “irresponsible publication of… details, and images” regarding Naomi’s April 30, 2012 death. Multiple media outlets published the findings of a death investigation this week. The Grammy-winning mother/daughter duo The Judds, which was founded in 1975, lost their senior member at the age of 76. battle with mental illness, and the official cause of death It was immediately declared a suicide.
The statement stated that “our family is deeply disturbed by the galling, irresponsible publishing of and ongoing requests to details and images about our beloved mother’s suicide death.” It also noted the danger of spreading self-harm to others by the exposure to such materials. “This so called ‘journalism is merely the crudest way to monetize a family’s pain and despair and an utter disregard for public welfare. This is a grave violation of our rights to privacy and decency in death.
It referred to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for advice on covering suicide in the media. “To avoid re-traumatization for victims of such a devastating loss,” it said. Christine Yu Moutier (the chief medical officer of the organization) shared best practices for handling it. She advised against publishing details such as photos, notes, or methods of suicide. suicide contagion.”
Although no outlet was mentioned, the statement referred to the publication of a note by “Love Can Build A Bridge”. The family clarified that the note was not from Naomi’s heart but rather “came out of a complex mental illness.”
The family called for legislation to keep police reports in suicide cases private — pointing to a bill in Tennessee that would potentially limit access to death records, investigation reports and 911 calls if no crime is involved with the person’s death.
The family said that “we hope the public will now see, along with us, how important it is to strengthen and change state privacy laws so police reports in the case of death by suicide do not become public record.” “The law as it stands now serves only the greedy gossip economy and does not have any public value or benefit.”
Naomi, who shared her story of mental illness with the world in her memoir from 2016, River of Time: How I emerged with hope after my descent into depression, who died in Pigeon Forge (Tenn.) one day before the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville was set to induct The Judds and 18 days after their farewell tour.
In August, the family filed a petition to seal the death investigation transcripts. Ashley, an actress Time to Kill As well as A UNFPA Ambassador for Goodwill, wrote In an op-ed, he said that it was “the most shocking day of my life” that would only get worse if the Tennessee law allows the public to see the details surrounding her death.
The family will be celebrating Christmas in December voluntarily dropped the lawsuit. This was because media requests did NOT include Naomi’s photos or body cam footage. The statement also mentioned that the Tennessee death investigation records would be made private under the new bill. They will support it.
Strickland also appeared in the same month. spoke out About his 33-year-old wife’s battle with depression, he said, “[It] It never occurred to me that she was so sick. She slept on the couch all day and I would keep her company. [say]”Get up, get up, move!” This tour is coming up. You need to be healthy if you want to succeed. I got angry at her because she wouldn’t move. No matter what I did, I couldn’t get her to move. I didn’t show compassion.”
Call 911 if you or someone you care about is having suicidal thoughts.