Tammy Slaton, known for her appearance on Season 4 of 1000-Lb. Sisters, found love and married Caleb Willingham during the show. However, their relationship took a heartbreaking turn shortly after Tammy left the rehab weight loss facility where they had initially met. As Tammy achieved her health goals and was approved to go home, she faced a difficult decision about leaving Caleb behind. Fans are now curious about what happened to their relationship after Tammy’s departure.
Sadly, Caleb passed away at the age of 40 on June 30, 2023. The cause of his death remains unknown, and Tammy received the devastating news while in her home state of Kentucky. Recalling the moment she learned of Caleb’s passing in a December 2023 interview with People, Tammy said she was left in a state of shock. She received a text message from Caleb’s friend, informing her that he was not doing well and that medical professionals were working on him. Just 20 minutes later, she received another message confirming his sudden passing.
Although the specifics of Caleb’s autopsy have not been made public, a police report obtained by Radar Online stated that all indications pointed to a natural death caused by a medical issue. Authorities found no signs of criminal activity or foul play and concluded their investigation.
Prior to Caleb’s passing, rumors had already begun circulating in February 2023 that there were troubles in their relationship after Tammy changed her TikTok account name back to her maiden name. In a teaser for Season 5, Caleb admitted that life had been challenging since Tammy returned home, expressing struggles with emotional eating.
At the time of his death, Caleb and Tammy were reportedly estranged. Three days after the news of Caleb’s passing spread on social media, Tammy addressed their relationship struggles in a TikTok video. She expressed her grief and love for Caleb, acknowledging that while they had been facing problems, she still cared deeply for him. Tammy thanked her followers for their supportive comments but chose not to disclose further details about their situation, considering it a personal matter.
This tragic loss has left Tammy grieving and fans of the show mourning the untimely passing of Caleb. Their journey on 1000-Lb. Sisters touched the hearts of many viewers, and the impact of Caleb’s death will undoubtedly be felt throughout the upcoming season.