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Country music star Mindy McCready commits suicide

The 37-year-old singer died Sunday night, her brother confirmed to the Daily News.

 

Published: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 9:15 PM

Country music star Mindy McCready has reportedly committed suicide.

The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office released a statement this evening that reads:

"At 3:31 PM, Sunday, February 17th Deputies from the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of gun shots fired in the area of 1132 Fox Chase Drive in Heber Springs. Officers arrived on the scene at 3:58 PM and discovered the body of 37 year old Melinda Gayle McCready on the front porch of the residence at 1132 Fox Chase.

Ms. McCready was pronounced dead at the scene from what appears to be a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. At this time family members have been notified of the incident. Ms. Mcready will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy and the matter will be fully investigated."

The 37-year-old singer has died Sunday night, her brother confirmed to the Daily News.

McCready recorded five studio albums throughout her career, but she was perhaps best-known for her affair with former Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens.

The singer, who had two young boys, had reportedly struggled with alcohol and mental health issues in recent months and had checked herself into an inpatient rehab facility two weeks ago after the death of her boyfriend, producer David Wilson.

Wilson’s death was initially reported as a suicide, but the sheriff's office in Cleburne County, Ark., has an opened an investigation into it.