Tammy Slaton’s husband, Caleb Willingham, passed away at the age of 40, leaving her “devastated. ”.
Rip, sweet angel, you will always be missed and loved so much. Thank you, Caleb, for showing me real love and happiness.
Rip, 36, star of TLC’s 1000 lb Sisters, posted a series of photos of herself and Caleb along with a message to her fans on Instagram.
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“I am devastated to report that my husband has passed away. I’ve loved him ever since he became my best friend, she subsequently declared in a statement.
When I first met Caleb, he immediately stepped into the role of my guardian angel, and he is now genuinely keeping an eye on me. We sincerely appreciate the condolences received from everyone, but we kindly ask that you be considerate of our families’ current need for privacy. ”.
“We were devastated to learn of Caleb Willingham’s passing. Our sympathies are offered to Tammy, his family, and friends during this difficult time, the TLC said in a separate statement.
The Gibsonburg, Ohio-based Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center is where the two fell in love in November 2022. After just a few short weeks of getting to know one another, they were engaged and in love. 30 of their closest friends and family members attended the private celebration at the venue with them.
In a TLC episode after their nuptials, Tammy said, “When I saw Caleb at the altar, all I could think of was doves and butterflies all around, like God had opened up the clouds and let the sunlight in. ”.
You all knew me as Tammy Slaton, but now you’ll all know me as Mrs. Tammy Willingham, she said at the time. “I got married! “.
Amy, Tammy’s sister, who has vivid purple hair, was one of her bridesmaids and wore a burned orange dress. Tammy wore a white wedding gown and had a tiara placed in her curly hair.
The show debuted in 2020 and followed Tammy and her sister Amy, who weighed 605 pounds and 406 pounds, respectively, as they dealt with their weight problems and family issues. There have been a lot of ups and downs for the couple, who are both from Kentucky, in the three years since they first met.
Nevertheless, Amy in particular was able to accept her body as it was because of the reality show, saying in late 2019 that she could “go to the store and not worry about my looks because I feel good about me regardless of what other people say about me.”.
“I am lovely just the way I am. ”.
In 2017, Amy wed her 40-year-old husband Michael Halterman, and in 2022, the couple welcomed their second son, Glee. Amy, who is also the mother of Gage, 2, announced at the time, “The wait is finally over… Michael and I are happy to announce the birth of our son, Glenn Allen Halterman.
In March 2023, Michael began the divorce process.
