Teddi Mellencamp has a very supportive circle of family and friends who have been rallying to support The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum. That includes her rocker dad, John Mellencamp, who has been by his daughter’s side through her health struggles.
Teddi’s battle against cancer is ongoing. Focus shifted from the removal of 17 melanomas from her skin to multiple tumors in both her brain and lungs. The RHOBH veteran had delicate brain surgery in February 2025 and is currently undergoing radiation.
Teddi Mellencamp had some brain tumors removed, and father John Mellencamp is doing all he can
A source exclusively told In Touch that John has been actively participating as a caregiver to his daughter Teddi.
“John has been super dad, he totally rushed to her side and went right into rescue mode,” the source shared. “They’ve had their ups and downs but he’s always there for her when she needs him and this time was no different.”
“Even though she’s got kids of her own and is in her 40s, she’s still his baby girl so he’s been very emotional,” the source continued. “He’s held it together because he wants to be a rock for her, but it hasn’t been easy.”
Teddi shares daughter Slate, 12, son Cruz, 10, and her youngest daughter, Dove, 5, with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave. Notably, Edwin is very present and helpful to Teddi, even driving her to workout sessions.
As for John, the Hurts So Good singer felt “understandably terrified” before Teddi’s surgery on February 12. The source confirmed that John stood strong and “refused to let her see the fear and just kept telling her that the surgery would go well and she’d come out better than ever.”
The insider continued, “She did come out, but she’s been in horrible pain since then, which is very hard for John to see. He can’t wave a magic wand, or write a check, to take her pain away. All he can do is make sure she’s getting the best care and also be there every step of the way to hold her hand.”
Teddi returned to podcasting recently. She praised her father John for the support, calling it “a game changer.” The former Bravolebrity is focused on returning back to health and her former routine.
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