Tammy Slaton, one of the stars of the reality show “1000-Lb. Sisters,” is currently grieving. Her estranged husband, Caleb Willingham, has passed away, as confirmed by Shirley Willingham, Caleb’s stepmother, who reached out to TMZ with the news. The outlet did not receive any additional information regarding the cause of death, date of death, or funeral arrangements.
As of now, Tammy Slaton, who appears on the TLC show alongside her sister Amy Slaton-Halterman, has not publicly addressed Caleb Willingham’s death. Similarly, TLC has not released an official statement. Interestingly, just a few days ago, the network uploaded a compilation video titled “Tammy and Caleb’s Love Story” featuring moments from the “1000-Lb. Sisters” series.
The latest episode of “1000-Lb. Sisters” Season 4, Episode 10 titled “Apple of My Eye” chronicled the couple’s wedding, which took place in November 2022. In an interview with PEOPLE, Tammy Slaton and Caleb Willingham expressed their joy about the ceremony. Tammy described her experience, saying, “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. It was magical.”
However, according to a report by The Sun on May 1, 2023, the couple was said to be separated and on the verge of getting a divorce. Despite the news, there have been no official filings in the two months that followed. The source cited by The Sun claimed that Caleb’s dietary choices sparked a significant argument that eventually led to discussions of divorce.
According to a source, the reason for their split was Caleb’s failure to adhere to his diet while in rehab. The source stated that he had gained 30 lbs and was not actively participating in his program. A major argument ensued between them, during which Caleb initially expressed his desire for a divorce but later attempted to backtrack. Tammy’s sisters, Amy and Amanda, had already been encouraging her to move on from the relationship.
In addition to reporting Caleb Willingham’s death on Saturday, The Sun also mentioned that Facebook friends and a church in Evansville, Indiana, had shared similar information regarding his passing.
