Husband of ‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Star Tammy Slaton Dead at 40

July 3, 2023

husband of '1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton, dies — Caleb and Tammy / screenshot

*Caleb Willingham, the husband of “1000-Lb. Sisters” star Tammy Slaton, has died at age 40.

Slaton and Willingham met in 2022 at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Ohio. He proposed that same year in October and the couple tied the knot a month later.

“I am devastated to share the news of my husband’s passing,” Slaton, 36, said in a statement, People reports. “He was my best friend and I loved him dearly.”

“When I met Caleb he became my guardian angel and now he really is watching over me. Our families appreciate everyone’s sympathy and ask that you respect our privacy at this time,” Slaton added.

‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ star Tammy Slaton releases a statement following the death of her husband, Caleb Willingham, at age 40: https://t.co/Lh8ml8UQOB pic.twitter.com/qvWcJCwQwl

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Tammy and Calebs’ wedding was held at the same rehab center where they met. According to People, their wedding was featured on the TLC series “1000 Lb. Sisters.”

“When I saw Caleb at the altar, I was just picturing doves and butterflies all around like God had opened up the clouds and let the sunlight in,” Slaton said on the show, according to People. “It was magical.”

“We are deeply saddened to learn of Caleb Willingham’s passing. Our condolences go out to Tammy, his family and friends at this difficult time.” TLC said in a statement.

Since the news of his death, Slaton’s friends and family have been sharing tributes to Willingham. As People reports, his cousin, Amber Brandon Clark, wrote on Facebook Saturday: “Yesterday, I lost my cousin, Caleb Willingham. My friend since birth, my buddy, my home skillet, and the sweetest guy. It still doesn’t seem real. I already miss him so much, but I know he’s at peace now. Rest easy, cuz. I love you, Kay-Kay.”

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