1000lb sisters Tammy and Amy Slaton join family and friends at the memorial service for Tammy’s husband Caleb Willingham.Photo:The US Sun / MEGA
The US Sun / MEGA
Although she’s been quiet online since confirming Willingham’s death, Tammy posted a bittersweet meme shortly after the news of his death, which said, “Even tho we don’t talk everyday. Just because you live far away. You’re on my mind til each days end. I’m proud to say you are my friend.” The post was presumably about Willingham.
The couple were reportedlyestrangedat the time of his death, according toDeadline.However, as Tammy toldtold PEOPLEexclusively at the time, “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.”
The cause of Willingham’s death has not been released.
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Tammy Slaton and her late husband Caleb Willingham.Tammy Slaton/Instagram
Tammy Slaton/Instagram
Shortly after speaking with PEOPLE, Tammypenned a sweet postabout her late husband on Instagram.
“Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness,” she captioneda series of photosof the couple.
Slaton and Willingham met atWindsor Lane Rehabilitation Centerin Gibsonburg, Ohio, in 2022. Slaton was there to lose weight before bariatric surgery, while Willingham was being treated for obesity.
He proposed in October, and in November, PEOPLE exclusively revealed thatthe couple had married.
Their wedding — and Slaton’s family’s reaction to their short engagement — was documented on1000-Lb. Sisters.
“When you love somebody, you don’t let anything get in the way,” Willinghamsaid at the time.
After news broke of Willingham’s death, TLC released a statement, saying, “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.”
source: people.com
