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The 1000-Lb Sister’s fandom has been hit with the news about the demise of famous star Caleb Willingham. Fans met the 40-year-old during 1000-Lb Sisters season 4, where he got married to Tammy Slaton. However, their marriage has now been cut short by Caleb’s sudden demise. After news broke about Caleb’s death on July 1, 2023, Tammy also confirmed the news via a statement to PEOPLE. In her words, the 1000-Lb Sisters star confessed how much Willigham meant to her. Despite rumors of a rift in their marriage, Tammy revealed that her late husband was her soulmate.
He served as a best friend, and it was impossible not to love him dearly. Caleb’s widow declared him as her guardian angel who began his duty of watching over her even before his exit. In her words:
“When I met Caleb, he became my guardian angel, and now he really is watching over me.”
Via Instagram, Tammy described her husband as an angel, emphasizing that he is deeply missed. Alongside an array of snaps showing her and Caleb sharing some alone time, she wrote that he showed her “real love and happiness.” After confirming Caleb’s death, TLC reached out to Tammy, his family, and friends via a heartfelt statement.
1000-Lb Fans Are Worried About Tammy
Fans have also chimed in with words of empathy towards Tammy after she lost her husband. While their messages show a lot of warm affection, there are also some elements of worry simultaneously. A handful of 1000-Lb Sisters viewers are concerned that Tammy might fall into depression following Calebs’s absence. A Reddit poster noted that the hurt would likely make her binge eat, consequently affecting her health. While some are scared to see Tammy, who has made remarkable success in her health, relapse, others cannot get over how perfect she looked with her leading man. Another fan, u/mermaid-babe, referenced her IG tribute to Caleb, maintaining that the couple seemed ‘happy for a moment.” The commenter added:
“I find this pic cute and sad.“
1000-Lb Sister’s Fans Hoped Caleb Took His Health Seriously
Amid the focus on Tammy’s current state of mind, some 1000-Lb Sisters devotees could not overlook how careless Caleb regarded his health. The 40-year-old, who met Tammy in a rehabilitation facility in Ohio, struggled with weight problems like his beau. However, along the line, it appeared that Willingham was a drag on Tammy’s health as he encouraged an unhealthy diet. A fan maintained that the duo had split because of this, as Tammy prioritized her health instead.
Another Reddit u/fcknshauna mentioned that Caleb’s untimely death was not at all shocking, noting,
“Was only a matter of time….”
According to the comments, Caleb showed indiscipline as opposed to his wife, who yearned for better weight and diet. Rather than follow a strict and healthy routine, Caleb gave in to unhealthy diets. His food problems ultimately led to weight problems. Unfortunately, despite his sweetness, loving nature, and kind heart, the consequences of his actions caught up with him. Nonetheless, neither Tammy nor his family have revealed the cause of death. Caleb was widely popular within the 1000-Lb Sisters fanbase despite only appearing for a short stint. However, Tammy and the 1000-Lb Sisters fanbase must move on without the lively star.
