John Mellencamp has opened up about his youngest daughter, Teddi’s ongoing battle with cancer, and it’s a whole bunch of suffering. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in 2022, which metastasized to stage 4 over time. Now, the musician shared that Teddi hasn’t been doing well at all.
John Mellencamp shares heartbreaking update on his daughter’s cancer
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, John Mellencamp spoke about his daughter’s current condition during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The 74-year-old musician shared that Teddi has been “really sick” and suffering, adding that the cancer has spread to her brain. Speaking of the reality TV star’s health journey, John shared:
“It’s not f—ing fun. She’s got cancer in the brain, and she’s suffering right now.”