#BreakingNews: Kailyn Lowry CONFIRMS HER PARENT IS DYING – ‘I’m Just Not Ready to Say Goodbye Yet’
In a shocking and emotional revelation that’s left fans reeling, Teen Mom and Reality Royalty alum Kailyn Lowry has come forward with heartbreaking news: one of her parents is dying.
The confession, which Kailyn shared on her podcast Barely Famous during what she called “the hardest recording I’ve ever done,” has sent a wave of sympathy and speculation through the Teen Mom and Real Housewives-adjacent fandoms.
“I never thought I’d have to say this out loud,” she began, her voice breaking. “But… one of my parents is dying. And I don’t know how to prepare for it.”
Though she stopped short of naming which parent is terminally ill, Kailyn revealed that the diagnosis came “months ago” and that she’s been “trying to process it quietly,” away from the public eye.
A Complicated Relationship Comes Full Circle
For longtime fans, the news hits especially hard, considering Kailyn’s often strained relationships with both her mother and father. Throughout her time on 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom 2, viewers watched Kailyn navigate abandonment, addiction, and emotional trauma linked to her parents — particularly her mother, Suzi, whose on-screen appearances were infrequent and troubled.
“This is someone I’ve fought with, screamed at, cut off… but now I just want more time,” she admitted. “We’ve finally started talking again. And now this?”
Insiders close to Kailyn reveal that the star has been making regular trips back to her hometown in Pennsylvania in recent weeks, often without her children. “She’s trying to be present, to show up, even though the past between them is messy,” one source told us. “It’s been emotionally draining.”
Fans and Castmates React
The response has been immediate and overwhelming. Fans flooded Kailyn’s Instagram with messages of support, with thousands sharing their own experiences of losing estranged or complicated parents.
Briana DeJesus, Kailyn’s longtime frenemy from Teen Mom 2, even commented on the situation, writing simply: “Sending love. No one deserves that kind of pain.”
Current Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice reposted Kailyn’s story with a heart emoji and the words, “Family is everything.”
What Comes Next?
While Kailyn has yet to confirm how much longer her parent is expected to live, she stated that “hospice has been discussed” and that she’s doing her best to balance caretaking, motherhood, and her media commitments.
“I thought I had time to heal things,” she said near the end of the podcast. “But life doesn’t wait for the perfect timing. I’m just not ready to say goodbye yet.”
Despite the pain, Kailyn says she’s committed to staying open, even when it hurts. “Maybe someone else is going through this too. Maybe this helps them feel less alone.”
One thing is clear: behind the headlines and social media battles, Kailyn Lowry is still just a daughter — hoping for a miracle, and preparing for a goodbye that will come too soon.
