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Country music star Mindy McCready commits suicide: report
New York Daily News ^

Posted on 02/17/2013 6:59:09 PM PST by SMGFan

Country music star Mindy McCready has reportedly committed suicide. The 37-year-old singer has died Sunday night, her brother confirmed to the Daily News.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/mindy-mccready-reportedly-commits-suicide-article-1.1266650#ixzz2LDPoAFZg

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To: GeronL
I do not feel sorry for her, her kids and those who loved her are the victims of her selfish act.

that is common thought on suicide... i used to hold that same thought... but those who commit or attempt suicide are in such a different state of mind... a really dark place... i no longer believe it's selfishness... it may seem that way, especially for those left behind...

21 posted on 02/17/2013 7:18:23 PM PST by latina4dubya ( self-proclaimed tequila snob)
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To: pgkdan

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/28/roger-clemens-and-mindy-m_n_98899.html


22 posted on 02/17/2013 7:20:49 PM PST by Orange1998
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To: SMGFan

Such a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Very sad.


23 posted on 02/17/2013 7:25:35 PM PST by umgud
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To: SMGFan

Mindy McCready involved in murder probe following boyfriend’s death, report says

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/01/24/mindy-mccready-boyfriend-dead-murder-probe-suicide/


24 posted on 02/17/2013 7:25:48 PM PST by kcvl
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To: SMGFan

She released her first album in a long time just a couple of years ago. The consensus among the critics was that the material was weak but her voice was very good, better than when she was really popular. It briefly charted, and I think people were hoping she had her life cleaned up and might make a comeback.


25 posted on 02/17/2013 7:27:09 PM PST by GrootheWanderer
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To: SMGFan

Sounds a bit selfish to me...

why kill the dog too?!

According to the report, neighbors heard gunshots at her house and called the police.

“She shot herself and the dog,” the source said.


26 posted on 02/17/2013 7:28:08 PM PST by kcvl
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To: GeronL

Crawl down off your high horse. I think she released one CD, so star is a bit of a reach. She had a real nice voice.

She also married a man that beat the crap out of her. As far as I know, she wasn’t some pompous (witch) that demanded to be taken care of, though it may have been better for her if she had been. Her husband was arrested for beating her, so it isn’t just speculation on my part.

She seemed to have a lot of unfortunate self-destructive personality traits. I hate that those two kids are going to grow up without both of their parents. I feel the same way about the kids down the road, their father is in jail for killing their mother.


27 posted on 02/17/2013 7:28:08 PM PST by Hawk1976 (It is better to die in on your feet than it is to live as on your knees.)
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To: Mears

Agreed.

I have to say it’s rare these days that I come across any headline that evokes a gasp within, but this one did. So, so, sad— all around.


28 posted on 02/17/2013 7:29:02 PM PST by green pastures (Cynicism-- it's not just for breakfast anymore...)
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To: Hawk1976
She seemed to have a lot of unfortunate self-destructive personality traits

right. not something very sympathetic

29 posted on 02/17/2013 7:29:58 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: latina4dubya

You are correct IMO in your assessment of suicide. Thanks. Not a day goes by that I am saddened by how dark and distraught those are that commit suicide. I personally have had my life literally turned upside down by a loved ones’ actions.


30 posted on 02/17/2013 7:31:08 PM PST by vetvetdoug
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To: SMGFan

All the rush, rush to be the first to report! And no care taken to be accurate.

McCready’s two children were removed from her home by a judge on February 6. The woman had been committed by her father 10 days ago, released a few days later for outpatient treatment. Attempted to commit suicide twice in the past 2005 & 2008. Trouble with the law for her and her boyfriend, career on the skids for the past decade.


31 posted on 02/17/2013 7:31:18 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
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To: Hawk1976

“I think she released one CD”

Overall, McCready’s four studio albums have accounted for twelve singles on the Billboard country singles charts. This figure includes the Number One hit “Guys Do It All the Time”, as well as the Top Ten hits “Ten Thousand Angels” and “A Girl’s Gotta Do (What a Girl’s Gotta Do)”. Although she had not charted a single since 2002, McCready received significant media coverage regarding her personal life. McCready’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, I’m Still Here, was released in March 2010 on Iconic Records and is available on Amazon & iTunes.

McCready had sold over 3 million albums according to the RIAA.


32 posted on 02/17/2013 7:33:22 PM PST by kcvl
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To: SMGFan

She reportedly shot her dog before turning the gun on herself.


33 posted on 02/17/2013 7:36:34 PM PST by GrootheWanderer
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To: GeronL
How does what you posted change anything? She still killed herself.

Well, that's certainly true -- no one's posts will bring her back to life. I was simply pointing out that at least some efforts had been made toward treatment.

34 posted on 02/17/2013 7:37:25 PM PST by FoxInSocks ("Hope is not a course of action." -- M. O'Neal, USMC)
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To: Revolting cat!

She was also being investigated for the death of her boyfriend who she claims committed suicide. The investigation is still ongoing.


35 posted on 02/17/2013 7:37:47 PM PST by kcvl
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To: FoxInSocks

I appreciate that she knew she had a problem


36 posted on 02/17/2013 7:38:27 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL

That wasn’t meant to sound so sarcastic


37 posted on 02/17/2013 7:39:18 PM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: SMGFan

Condolences to the remainder of her family and her friends.


38 posted on 02/17/2013 7:40:26 PM PST by PGalt
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To: SMGFan

It’s a sad story anytime someone commits suicide. I never heard of her.


39 posted on 02/17/2013 7:41:37 PM PST by Fzob (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Jefferson)
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To: GeronL

She never admitted she had a problem, her father had her put in treatment ten days ago but she was released for outpatient treatment a few days ago.

I still don’t know why she would shoot the dog. A good thing her children were in foster care, she could have taken them out too!


40 posted on 02/17/2013 7:42:21 PM PST by kcvl
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