“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” the statement said.

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of 32 years will not be making any further statements. Naomi Judd’s family request privacy during this heartbreaking time. No additional information will be released at this time."

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Selling more than 20 million album, The Judds comprised of mother-daughter duo Naomi and Wynonna are often celebrated for a rarely-interrupted stretch of 14 number one hits

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Ahead of her official induction on Sunday, the Country Hall of Fame released a statement on her passing, explaining the ceremony will continue as planned per the family's wishes.

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The induction ceremony did go on as scheduled, with Ashley joining her sister Wynonna on stage to honor their mother.

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