Teddi Mellencamp’s Dad Gets Real About Her Burial Plans During Cancer Fight

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Teddi Mellencamp’s loved ones are thinking about her future.

43-year-old [woman], known for handling her challenging cancer experience with sardonic humor, spoke about a recent discussion with her father, John Mellencamp, where she revealed that he’s contemplating her funeral arrangements.

Yesterday, Teddi mentioned on their podcast “Two Ts in a Pod” (April 9 episode) that her father called her 11 times consecutively. She eventually picked up and said, “I’m in the bath, just give me some space to relax.” To which he replied, “I’m concerned about where you’ll be placed in our family mausoleum.

In response, the former star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” who has children Slate (12), Cruz (10), and Dove (5) with ex-husband Edwin Arroyave, inquired if there was enough space for her kids in his new situation.

She explained, “He suggested that the top five individuals would be set aside, and then there would be surrounding areas where everyone else would be buried. Noting that she wanted to know when a decision was needed, he added that since she was currently drafting her will, it might as well include these arrangements.

Teddi responded to Tamra’s question about the location of the mausoleum with a touch of humor, saying, “Indeed, if you ever decide to pay a visit, you’ll find my resting place there in Indiana.

Afterward, she playfully commented on the topic of “issuing requests,” even incorporating a jest about a potential grave inscription that was influenced by her latest interaction.

She shared that a quote from someone she barely knew left her in fits of laughter, causing her to cry. The conversation went like this: “He casually mentioned, ‘I’ve heard about you and what happened.’ Then he added, ‘Here’s the good news: Hot girls never die.’

She continued, “I was like, that’s going on my tombstone.”

During a challenging period in her health odyssey, Teddi shares her outlook on the future, following the revelation that her cancer has advanced to Stage 4. Earlier this year, in February, she had been informed about benign brain tumors, which later were discovered to have metastasized to her lungs.

However, despite the unsettling progression, the podcast host conveyed her appreciation for the backing she’s been given.

Teddi expressed her gratitude in an Instagram Stories video from April 2, saying “I received countless heartfelt messages.” She went on to say “Thank you all so much. I appreciate your messages of strength.” She admitted that some days she feels incredibly strong, while other days she feels deeply sad and isolated. “It’s okay,” she said, “to feel a range of emotions, especially when dealing with Stage 4 cancer. It can be terrifying.

Despite recognizing that the struggle and fight had been draining on her mind and body, she emphasized, “I’m simply focusing on all the aspirations I hold for myself and my children in the future.

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