Few reality TV journeys have generated as much public curiosity as Tammy Slaton’s. Between the dramatic weight loss milestones and the devastating loss of her husband Caleb Willingham, the 1000-lb Sisters star has lived through a lot in front of the cameras.

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Age: 39 (born Feb 9, 1986) ·
Current Weight (estimated): 220–250 lbs ·
Height: 5 ft 4 in ·
Marital Status: Widowed ·
TV Show: 1000-lb Sisters (TLC)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Tammy Slaton lost over 450 pounds through bariatric surgery and lifestyle changes (E! Online)
  • Husband Caleb Willingham died in June 2023 at age 40 (TODAY.com)
  • Cousin Katie Slaton died in 2024 at age 37 (E! Online)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact current weight — no official public update in 2025 (TV Insider)
  • Cause of death for Caleb Willingham — not officially released (TV Insider)
  • Cause of death for Katie Slaton — not publicly confirmed (TV Insider)
3Timeline signal
  • 2022 — Tammy entered a rehabilitation facility for weight loss (People)
  • Nov 2022 — Married Caleb Willingham (People)
  • June 2023 — Caleb Willingham died (TODAY.com)
  • June 2025 — Tammy announced engagement to Andrea Dalton (KOMO News)
4What’s next
  • Skin-removal surgery reportedly scheduled for 2025 (E! Online)
  • Season 6 of 1000-lb Sisters airing on TLC (E! Online)
  • Public focus on health and family recovery after multiple losses (E! Online)

Six key facts about Tammy Slaton, drawn from verified sources.

Detail Information
Full Name Tammy L Slaton
Date of Birth February 9, 1986
Hometown Dixon, Kentucky, USA
Spouse Caleb Willingham (m. 2023; died 2023)
Sibling Amy Slaton (sister)
Weight (2025 est.) 220–250 lbs

Which one of the Slaton sisters passed away?

A common source of confusion among viewers of 1000-lb Sisters is identifying which member of the Slaton family died. The answer: no sister of Tammy Slaton has passed away. In 2024, the family lost a cousin, Katie Slaton, at age 37. Tammy’s sister Amy Slaton remains alive, though she has been dealing with her own health struggles.

Who was Katie Slaton?

  • Katie Slaton was a cousin of Tammy and Amy Slaton, not a sister.
  • Her death at age 37 was reported in 2024.
  • The cause of death has not been