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Mollie Quirk

1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton's 'ex-husband' Caleb Willingham dies as fans pay tribute

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton's ex-husband Caleb Willingham has died, according to reports.

The 40-year-old reality star was married to Tammy for five months before they parted ways, with his death confirmed on Facebook today.

Caleb's younger brother took to Facebook on Saturday to announce the sad news, with him writing an emotional message to notify friends, family and fans.

"I can't believe I'm even making this post, but today GOD called my big brother home," he penned.

"R.I.P. Caleb Willingham aka Killla K aka Double K aka one half of the dynamic WWF tag team champions The W Boys aka my biggest supporter in anything I do.

"You will be forever loved and missed. Until we meet again," he concluded.

Fans and loved ones flocked to the comments section, with many paying their respects to the beloved TLC star.

"This one hits too close to home man my heart can't believe what I'm reading yall Don't even know," penned one.

Another added: "Oh no, I'm so sorry! This makes me so sad. Caleb was one of the sweetest guys I've ever known. I'm so glad he and I crossed paths many years ago."

The couple's wedding played out in the season finale of 1000-lb Sisters, with fans overjoyed that the pair had found love (TLC)

While a third said: "Omg. Prayers to you, Tammy, and all his friends and family."

His step mother also confirmed the news to US news outlet TMZ, according to the US Sun.

Shirley Willingham, Caleb's step mother, did not have any further details of his cause of death, according to TMZ.

Caleb met 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy last year, with the pair falling in love soon after and making their bond official.

Caleb met Tammy while in an Ohio-based rehab centre (tiktok.com/@tammyslaton2020)
The pair were seemingly smitten at the start of their relationship (Tik Tok)

They met while they were both attending a rehab facility in Ohio, which is where they both underwent treatment for obesity.

Totally smitten, the pair soon got married, but were sadly quick to call time on their short marriage mere months later.

Earlier this year an insider spilled to the US Sun that Tammy was in the process of filing for divorce from Caleb, with the outlet and many others referring to them has exes.

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