Caleb Willingham on TLC’s reality show 1000 Pounds. The Sisters star’s husband, Tammy Slaton, has died at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by his stepmother, who did not give a cause or other details.
Known as “Kira K” or “Double K”, Caleb was estranged from his wife at the time of his death.
The TLC show focuses on sisters Amy and Tammy Slaton, who weigh over 1,000 pounds together. The show’s drama details their weight loss efforts.
Willingham and Tammy Slaton were first introduced during their 14-month stay in rehab. She had come there to lose her weight for her bariatric surgery. Caleb had been admitted to a facility for obesity treatment.
The two got married in Ohio in the fall of 2022. Fans of the popular TLC series witnessed the couple’s wedding during the Season 4 finale, which aired in March 2023.
“Our wedding day was perfect. There was so much love in the room,” said Slaton. told people in January. “I literally married my best friend.”
The couple is said to have separated in May. Details of the “why” are unknown.
Details of the memorial service and survivors have not been released.
