Teddi Mellencamp opened up about her mental and physical health ahead of a 'week of radiation' treatment in a series of candid Instagram videos in March 2025. Mellencamp previously shared that doctors had found multiple tumors in her brain in February.

Teddi Mellencamp and Shep Rose go way back long before their Bravo days. Both Teddi, who is the daughter of John Mellencamp, and Rose grew up in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The duo met in their early teen years. They clicked and formed a friendship that has stood the test of time.

Shep Rosemet up with Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum Teddi Mellencampamid her brain cancer battle.“In case you all didn’t know my hometown friend @teddimellencamp recently had several tumors removed from her brain 🧠,