Mindy McCready: Stars mourn country singer on Twitter

FILE - In this undated file photo, country singer Mindy McCready performs in Nashville, Tenn. McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. She was 37. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) / Mark Humphrey

Stars have taken to Twitter to remember Mindy McCready, who was found dead Sunday in Heber Springs, Ark., at the age of 37.

Carrie Underwood, Wynona Judd, Jason Aldean and John Rich are among those who offered condolences for the troubled country singer.

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I grew up listening to Mindy McCready...so sad for her family tonight. Many prayers are going out to them...

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) February 18, 2013

Oh my! Mindy. Dear sweet girl. This is so sad. It just breaks my heart what addiction continues to take from this life.

— Wynonna Judd (@WynonnaMusic) February 18, 2013

Just heard about Mindy McCready. My thoughts and prayers are with her 2 boys and her family.

— Jason_Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) February 18, 2013

My heart is breaking hearing of the loss of Mindy McCready. Pray for her 2 precious little boys...may God's peace & protection be on them!

— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) February 18, 2013

Really really sad to learn the news about Mindy McCready.I will pray for her children and I hope that people are gentle with her memory

— Chely Wright (@chelywright) February 18, 2013

Very sad to hear about Mindy McCready. When I was in Lonestar she was our label mate and we were friends. A tragic end to a talented life.

— John Rich (@johnrich) February 18, 2013

So sad. RT"@wztv_fox17: Fox 17 News has now confirmed Mindy McCready has committed suicide."

— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) February 18, 2013

A sad loss of talent...Mindy McCready. 10,001 angels

— Steel Magnolia (@steelmagnolia11) February 18, 2013

Mindy McCready I will always remember you as the sweet,beautiful and talented young lady you were when I met you all those years agoSo sad.

— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) February 18, 2013

So sad to hear about Mindy McCready. I met her in the first flush of her early career. This is a hard business. Sometimes success is poison.

— Gretchen Peters (@gretchenpeters) February 18, 2013

RIP Mindy McCready. Sad. Sad.

— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) February 18, 2013

[David80910]

It is difficult to understand the stigma that drives people from getting treatment for their mental illness. Mindy McCready was concerned what others might think of her return to treatment. My heart goes out to Miss McCready's family. She was a talented and beautiful woman. It seems so many people would rather the problem of mental illness be swept into the shadows. The less accepting society is of those suffering from mental illness, the more difficult it is for those individuals to seek treatment and ultimately for our political and community leaders to seek funding and support for this valuable cause. My family and I have been working for nearly 18 years to help a member of our family (David) through his struggles with severe mental illness and it is my hope that more leadership is taken in all sectors of society to raise awareness. It is my hope with increased awareness that the barriers to effective quality care will be reduced, the stigma will be erased, and people like Mindy and David will eventually live fruitful lives while managing their mental illness. See David's story. http://www.gofundme.com/HelpDavidLiveAProduct

[rubberduckie1776]

More gun violence. How will expanding gun controls stop people from killing themselves?

[kkelley2358]

People that want to kill themselves are going to finad a way whether or not a gun is available to them. This has nothing to do with gun violence and more to do with mental issues.