Popular Reality Star Undergoing Emergency Brain Surgery For Multiple Tumors

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Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that she has multiple brain tumors. On Wednesday, February 12, the 43-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a health update on Instagram, announcing that she is currently hospitalized and preparing for surgery.

“For the last several weeks I’ve been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches. Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization. After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believe have been growing for at least 6 months.”

“Two of the tumors will be surgically removed today. The remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date,” she said. “I am blessed to be surrounded by my children, family, friends, doctors, nurses and surgeons who are doing everything possible to get me back into better health.”

Mellencamp concluded her post by expressing gratitude to those who have offered their support throughout her health journey. On her Instagram Stories, she shared a video of herself getting her head shaved before surgery, joking, “My best look.”

Teddi Mellencamp is a television personality, health and wellness coach, and podcast host best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Born on July 1, 1981, she is the daughter of legendary musician John Mellencamp. Teddi gained widespread recognition as a cast member on RHOBH from 2017 to 2020, where she became known for her outspoken personality and commitment to accountability in fitness and wellness.

Beyond reality TV, Mellencamp is the founder of All In by Teddi, a lifestyle and fitness coaching program that promotes healthy habits through accountability and structured meal and exercise plans. Despite facing criticism for her approach, she remains dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Mellencamp has also been open about her personal health struggles, including her battle with melanoma. She has used her platform to advocate for regular health screenings and cancer awareness. In February 2025, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple brain tumors and was preparing for surgery.

 

In addition to her work in wellness, Mellencamp co-hosts the Two Ts in a Pod podcast with fellow reality star Tamra Judge, where they discuss pop culture, reality TV, and personal experiences. She is married to Edwin Arroyave, with whom she shares three children.

Mellencamp’s health update comes just over a year after she underwent surgery to treat skin cancer. She had previously been candid with fans about her fight against Stage 2 melanoma.

In a December 2023 Instagram post, Mellencamp revealed that she was recovering from a “wide excision melanoma” and “soft tissue defect reconstruction.” The procedure involved removing the cancerous skin from her shoulder and replacing it with a flap of skin taken from her back.