Teddi Mellencamp on Overcoming Melanoma: A Personal Connection to Brandon Blackstock's Tragic Passing

TEDDI MELLENCAMP OPENS UP ABOUT BRADON BLACKSTOCK'S BATTLE WITH MELANOMA

The drama doesn't stop for Teddi Mellencamp, even in her darkest moments. The 44-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum is no stranger to controversy and has always been known for speaking her mind. But recently, she revealed a deeply personal and emotional story that has left fans shocked and intrigued.

In a recent episode of her Two Ts In A Pod podcast, Teddi opened up about the devastating news of Brandon Blackstock's passing from melanoma, the same disease she was diagnosed with three years ago. The 48-year-old talent manager, who was married to Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson, had been battling the deadly skin cancer for three years before his untimely death on August 7.

Teddi's connection to Brandon's story goes far beyond just being a reality TV star. She has been open about her own struggles with melanoma since her diagnosis in 2022, and it was clear that learning about Brandon's battle had hit her hard. In fact, she admitted that the news of his passing made her do some "research" - aka Googling - which ultimately led to her wondering about the details of his treatment.

"I mean, we know he passed from melanoma," Teddi shared with listeners, including her co-host Tamra Judge. "They announced that. We're assuming it had metastasized... but like this is just where my head goes, did he decline treatment? There's so many different ways that this could have happened."

Tamra suggested that Teddi might consider reaching out to Kelly for more information about Brandon's final days, but it seems like the singer has been tight-lipped about her ex-husband's passing. As of now, there hasn't been any public statement from Kelly regarding Brandon's death.

But what really got our attention was when Teddi started speculating about Brandon's treatment options. "Maybe he did immunotherapy? Maybe he did chemotherapy?" she wondered aloud. "We don't know."

It's clear that learning about Brandon's story has triggered a mix of emotions for Teddi, who has been open about her own struggles with the disease. In fact, she revealed earlier this year that her cancer had progressed to stage four and that she'd undergone 16 surgeries since her diagnosis, including the removal of four brain tumors.

But despite all the setbacks, Teddi remains optimistic and continues to share her journey with fans on social media. Just last month, she took a break from immunotherapy to focus on her mental health, but it seems like she's back in action now.

"Feeling better and not taking it for granted," she shared with Instagram followers next to a selfie. "Which means I'm back to work after taking last week off... And if you know me that was completely against my instincts."

It's clear that Teddi is using her platform to raise awareness about melanoma, but it's also evident that the news of Brandon's passing has hit her hard on a personal level.

As for now, fans can't help but wonder what really went down in Brandon's final days. Will we ever get the answers we're looking for? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Teddi Mellencamp is using her voice to spark conversations about a very important topic.

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