J.J. Suddeth was 52 years old.
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Lauren Alaina is mourning the death of herfather, J.J. Suddeth.
The 29-year-old country star announced the news to her fans Wednesday, revealing that Suddeth died the night before.
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He was 52 years old.
Thank you for your prayers and understanding."
The Road Less Traveled singer has been open about her fathers struggles with alcoholism and his subsequent sobriety.
Alainas 2017 single Doin Fine touches on those topics and how they mended their rocky relationship.
My dads the best.
Im really proud of my daddy, theAmerican Idolalum toldSounds Like Nashvillein 2018.
October 6th will be his five-year anniversary of being sober.
So thats a big one for us.
And its been really amazing the last few years with his recovery.
Our relationship was a little rocky before he went into rehab and now we talk every single day.
And he is my daddy and Im so proud of him.
Rest in peace, J.J.
