Summer Pardi faces a challenging time as she navigates her divorce from Jon Pardi alongside her father’s recent cancer diagnosis.
Court documents reveal that Summer officially filed for divorce in Davidson County, Tennessee, on May 12, 2026, with Jon being served the following day. The announcement of their separation came shortly after Summer disclosed her father’s health issues, underscoring a particularly tumultuous period for the family.
Concerns Surrounding Larry Duncan’s Health
Just a day before the couple made their split public, Summer took to Instagram to share a heartfelt update about her father, Larry Duncan, who has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. “A little life update on my dad… I know everyone on here loves him dearly, even those who don’t know him personally. He’s a special guy, and he’s gonna kick cancer’s ass,” she wrote.
Duncan’s cancer diagnosis came after a series of medical evaluations following a back injury from a tractor accident. Initially seeking treatment for pain, doctors identified multiple bone fractures and bulging discs during subsequent examinations, leading to the discovery of the cancer. Multiple myeloma, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, is a blood cancer that originates in plasma cells in the bone marrow and is generally regarded as manageable with appropriate care.
Details of the Divorce Announcement
On the same day Summer shared her father’s health update, she and Jon Pardi released a joint statement about their decision to end their marriage. “After much thought, we have made the difficult decision to end our marriage. Our daughters will always remain our highest priority, and we are committed to moving forward with love and respect as co-parents,” they stated.
The couple, who married in 2020 after meeting through mutual friends in 2017, are parents to two daughters, Presley Fawn, 3, and Sienna Grace, 2. Their divorce filing and the news of Duncan’s cancer diagnosis have compounded the emotional strain, marking a challenging chapter for Summer and her family as they confront these significant changes.
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