RIP Mindy McCready

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.

It’s always sad when a celebrity dies. But when it’s an apparent suicide that ends the life of someone whose struggle with addiction played itself out on reality TV, the tragedy seems closer to home.

Mindy McCready, 37, on Sunday was found dead from an apparently self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head.

McCready had a long, troubled history dealing with addiction and mental health. She may have, at times, seemed hard to get along with during her stint on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,”  but that doesn’t lessen the tragedy nor does it change the fact that the country singer was a talented and worthy individual who influenced many other artists.

Carrie Underwood tweeted: “I grew up listening to Mindy McCready…so sad for her family tonight. Many prayers are going out to them…”

McCready’s boyfriend singer-songwriter David Wilson died a month ago, also from a gunshot wound. His death is still under investigation, though McCready denied any involvement.