John Mellencamp Says Teddi Mellencamp Is “Really Sick” Amid Cancer

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Teddi Mellencampis struggling amid her cancer journey.

Three months after Erika Jayne announced her brain cancer was in remission, her father, John Mellencamp, shared an update on how she’s doing.

John Mellencamp revealed on The Joe Rogan Podcast that his daughter is seriously ill with brain cancer. He described the situation as incredibly difficult, saying, ‘It’s not fun. She’s suffering right now.’

Before John gave an update on his daughter, Teddi had explained she was stunned when scans showed no sign of cancer. However, she emphasized that her fight against cancer wasn’t finished.

The 44-year-old shared on the October 2nd episode of her podcast, Two Ts in a Pod, that she needs to continue immunotherapy for another year, as she is still undergoing treatment.

She explained how the treatment timeline works: after one year, then two, patients could potentially be considered in remission after three years.

Teddi has received support from many of her Real Housewives colleagues during her health challenges. Her husband, Edwin Arroyave, has also been there for her, and together they are parents to their three children: Slate, 13, Cruz, 11, and Dove, 5.

She also acknowledged her dad, praising his unwavering support since her stage 2 melanoma diagnosis in October 2022, particularly after her surgery earlier this year.

Teddi shared on Instagram that it’s been ten months since her brain surgery and expressed her gratitude for John Mellencamp’s unwavering support of her and her family throughout the entire process.

She concluded, “Love you so much, Cougs. Thank you for everything”

Teddi hasn’t shared many updates about her cancer journey recently, but in a New Year’s Eve post, she encouraged her followers to prioritize skin checks while reflecting on the past year.

She shared on Instagram that 2025 was a difficult year, explaining that a close call with death had changed her perspective. As the year ended, she focused on appreciating all the good things in her life.

Teddi shared that while she doesn’t know what the future holds, she’ll always be honest with her audience, sharing both the highs and lows of her life. She explained that being open and vulnerable is how she deals with challenges, and she hopes it helps others feel less alone in their own struggles.

Read on to look back at Teddi through the years, including her most precious family photos. 

Teddi and Edwin take Slate, Dove and Cruz to the LOL Surprise! The Movie premiere in Los Angeles in 2021.

In June 2024, a family of five spent a fun-filled day at Disneyland and California Adventure with friends. Teddi shared on Instagram, playfully noting her tired feet after all the walking, and referencing the classic ride, “It’s a small world.”

“I needed this,” Teddi captioned a pic with her youngest. “Thank you.”

Teddi celebrated a huge achievement by her oldest child in July 2024: winning the Classic Stake at the Junior Hunter Finals at just 11 years old! She shared how incredibly proud she was of them.

In August 2024, Teddi shared on Instagram why she was crying. She explained it was because she’ll miss her kids, realizing their growing up also highlights her own aging, and because she finally gets some quiet time to work – or, really, a mix of all those feelings.

The family honors Teddi’s dad, music legend John Mellencamp, in October 2024.

She wished her dads a happy birthday and shared how much she enjoyed seeing them at the Capital Challenge Horse Show over the weekend. She jokingly called a particular photo of them a ‘gift that keeps on giving,’ and expressed her love for both of them, tagging musician John Mellencamp.

Slate, Dove and Cruz enjoy a day with grandpa.

The former Bravo star jokingly posted on Instagram that even though his grandpa is 93 years old, he’s still chosen for family football teams before him. He added that the real debate in their family is whether pumpkin or apple pie is better, and asked his followers for their preference.

Teddi celebrates Thanksgiving 2024 with her three kids.

“The North Pole comes to SoCal!” Teddi shared with a festive photo.

On New Year’s Eve 2024, Teddi joked about how many people celebrate the ball drop at 9 PM Pacific Time. She also asked parents how they manage to keep their kids awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve!

In February 2025, one of the hosts of the Two T’s in a Pod podcast wrote a heartfelt birthday message to her child, calling them her “miracle baby.” She expressed how quickly five years had passed since her child brought joy to their lives, and promised that no matter how much they grew, they would always be her “Baby Dovey.”

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2026-01-16 02:47