Summary

• Tammy and Caleb's marriage ended due to a big fight over Caleb's weight gain and his failure to follow his diet in rehab. They lacked a solid foundation and couldn't handle the distance between them.
• Caleb ed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, leaving Tammy devastated. She described him as her best friend and thanked him for showing her real love and happiness.
• Tammy learned about Caleb's death through a text message and was left in shock. She now wears jewelry made from his ashes and finds solace in watching their show to the happier times.

1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton was still a newlywed when she had to deal with the unexpected death of her husband, Caleb Willingham.big fight over Caleb’s weight gain.

Tammy and Caleb split up because Caleb wasn’t following his diet in rehab. Caleb had gained 30 pounds. It was Caleb who supposedly wanted a divorce but tried to backtrack later. However, Tammy was in no mood to reconcile and decided to file for divorce. The distance between them because Caleb was still in rehab and Tammy was back home in Kentucky had added to their issues. After all, Tammy and Caleb had only known each other for a few weeks before they married. It was said that Tammy wasn’t interested in a long-distance relationship and didn’t want to care for someone else when she was recovering.

Caleb Willingham Died On June 30, 2023

TLC's Tammy confirmed Caleb’s death in a statement to People. “I am devastated to share the news of my husband’s ing," the 36-year-old Tammy told the publication. "He was my best friend and I loved him dearly,” she added. Tammy said Caleb became her guardian angel when she met him and now he “really” was going to watch over her. “Our families appreciate everyone’s sympathy and ask that you respect our privacy at this time,” Tammy said. Tammy also posted a tribute to Caleb on Instagram and shared a series of photos showing her and Caleb embracing each other and smiling as they sat at a table.

“RIP, sweet angel. You will forever be missed and loved so much,” she wrote. Tammy thanked her late husband for showing her what real love and happiness meant.

What Happened to 1000-Lb Sisters' Caleb Willingham?

According to Radar, Caleb was found unresponsive at Ohio’s Windsor Lane Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. A responding officer stood guard outside his room until the forensic investigator from the Sandusky County Medical Examiner’s showed up. A report that the publication obtained from the Gibsonburg Police Department mentioned that investigators were allegedly unable to Caleb’s doctor, who would have been able to provide crucial details about any pre-existing conditions that could have contributed to his sudden death. R was attempted by the paramedics, but the life-saving measures proved to be unsuccessful. Caleb was pronounced dead at the scene on June 30, 2023.

Shocking Way Tammy Found Out About Caleb's Death

The report noted that “All indications showed this to be a natural death caused by a medical issue,” and the investigation was turned over to the coroner for an autopsy. Tammy was at home in Kentucky when she got to know about Caleb’s death. Tammy revealed to People that she was “sitting in the fetal position” when she was told about it. Tammy got a text message from Caleb’s friend “up there.” The text said, “Caleb’s not doing good. They’re in there working on him.”

According to the 1000-Lb Sisters lead, it took 20 minutes for the next text to arrive. It said that Caleb was gone. Tammy had two pieces of jewelry created out of Caleb’s ashes: a ring and a musical note-shaped necklace. She wanted him to live on forever with his memory being encapsulated. “Knowing that he's with me, it's helping me the day,” Tammy confessed. Every time she misses her husband, she finds herself looking back at the show and watching it to see what made her happy again.

1000-Lb Sisters airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST on TLC.

Source: TLC/YouTube, People, Tammy Slaton/Instagram, Radar, People