Aspyn Ovard reveals daughter’s terminal cancer diagnosis in emotional scene on ‘Mormon Wives’
The 30-year-old mother of three shares daughters with her former husband, Parker Ferris
Reality television personality Aspyn Ovard has revealed that one of her daughters has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, sharing the family’s difficult experience during the premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County on November 12.
The 30-year-old mother of three shares daughters Cove, 7, Lola, 5, and Elle, 2, with her former husband, Parker Ferris.
During an emotional confessional on the Hulu series, Ovard described how unexpectedly the diagnosis emerged.
“Everything happened so, just out of nowhere,” Ovard said. “One day she was OK, and then the next day she wasn’t.”
She added, “You can’t fathom that they’re actually going to tell you that your baby has cancer, and that it’s terminal. She could be gone in a month, we don’t know. I’ve been living like that for over three years, just having no idea.”
Ovard also discussed the impact of the diagnosis on her relationship with Ferris, explaining that their marriage had already been struggling before the family received the news.
“My marriage was nowhere near in a place to be able to make it through something like this,” she said.
The former couple married in October 2015 and separated in 2024, when Ovard filed for divorce on April 1, the same day she announced the birth of their third daughter.
Ovard also spoke about supporting Ferris through their shared grief, despite their relationship difficulties.
The revelation adds a deeply personal dimension to the reality series, as Ovard opens up about the challenges her family has faced away from the public spotlight.
