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Joel Leaver

1000lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton supported by pals after ex-husband's death as fans rally round

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton appears to be being supported by family, friends and fans following the death of her estranged husband Caleb Willingham earlier this month.

It was announced that Caleb had died, aged 40, just days ago, with the news coming weeks after the couple were said to have separated following a whirlwind romance.

Tammy, 36, has received well-wishes from fans and she's likely to have had support from family and friends, including whilst at a gathering for the Fourth of July with them.

She attended the event earlier this week alongside her younger sister Amy Slaton, 35. Photos from it were shared on Instagram by guest Mandi Lewis just a few days ago.

Tammy Slaton (right), pictured with Mandi Lewis (left), has been supported by loved ones (mandilewis19/Instagram)
She attended a gathering this week alongside her sister Amy Slaton (mandilewis19/Instagram)

One photo showed Mandi stood next to Tammy, who was seen in a wheelchair. Tammy was wearing a striped T-shirt, with a sheer red top over the top, and a pair of grey shorts.

Another photo that was shared on the platform earlier this week showed the guest posing for a selfie with Tammy's sister Amy, who was seen wearing a blue T-shirt in the selfie.

Tammy has expressed heartache over the death of her estranged husband in the days since his passing, including her having paid tribute to him recently on social media.

Alongside photos of them, she wrote on Instagram: "Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness."

Earlier this week, Tammy shared a video on TikTok in which she was visibly emotional over the death of Caleb and she appeared to mention going through "the stages of grief".

Tammy, who was seen with tears in her eyes, said: "I hate getting on here and everybody seeing me like this. Yeah, we were having problems, but I loved that man and I still do."

"I miss him like crazy, but I wanted to thank everybody for ... I'm sorry ... thank everybody for your comments. I appreciate it, I really do," she further stated in the video.

Tammy has been supported by fans following the death of her estranged husband Caleb Willingham (instagram.com/queentammy86)
She addressed his passing in a video earlier this week which prompted supportive messages (ammyslaton2020/TikTok)

She wrote in the caption that accompanied the video: "I'm sorry I'm crying but just because I'm crying doesn't mean I'm not strong." Tammy further commented: "I've got this."

There was an outpouring of support from her followers in the comments section of the recent post on the platform, with fans now rallying around Tammy at this difficult time.

One person wrote: "I'm so sorry Tammy. I'm praying for you all". Another said: "Sending huge hugs and prayers your way". A third wrote: "I'm sorry Tammy. We are here for you".

Someone else commented: "I am so sorry Tammy. Sending lots of love and prayers". Another person said: " You will get through this. It will take a little time. He is still with you."

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