McCready Friends, Family Release Statement on Singer's Death
By: Lisa Mendenhall
Updated: February 19, 2013
The friends and family of Mindy McCready have released a statement on the singer's death.
The 37-year-old committed suicide Sunday at her home in Heber Springs, Arkansas (Cleburne County).
The family's statement reads as follows:
"It is with the deepest sadness we say goodbye to an extraordinary and gifted talent, a daughter, a mother and friend, Miss Mindy McCready.
"Our attention at this time is devoted to the needs and care of Mindy's family. As Mindy spent much of her life in the public eye, we respectfully request your consideration and sensitivity to enable friends and family this time of 'quiet.'
"To complement formal family arrangements, preliminary plans are being made by Mindy's 'friends in music' to organize a memorial in Nashville in the coming days. We will pass along updates and information surrounding details, as they are officiated by both family and friends."
