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Teddi Mellencamp says father, singer John Mellencamp planning her burial amid cancer battle • Apr. 14, 2025, 8:55 AM ET (The Star)
Teddi Mellencamp says her father, John, is already planning her burial after stage 4 cancer diagnosis • Apr. 10, 2025, 9:26 AM ET (NBC)

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Also Known As Johnny Cougar • John Cougar Mellencamp
Born October 7, 1951 (age 73) • Indiana
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2008) • Grammy Award (1982)

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