Caleb Willingham was a reality TV personality who appeared on the TLC show 1000-Lb. Sisters as the husband of star Tammy Slaton.
He was known by the nicknames “Killa K” or “Double K”.
Caleb and Tammy were first introduced during a 14-month rehab stay, where Tammy was there in an effort to lose weight for bariatric surgery and Caleb was at the facility for obesity treatment.
The two wed in the fall of 2022 in Ohio at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center.
Fans of the hit TLC series witnessed the couple’s wedding during the season four finale, which aired in March 2023.
Tammy raved about married life with Caleb after their surprise wedding. However, at the time of his death, Caleb was estranged from his wife.
Caleb died at the age of 40.
Caleb Willingham cause of death
Caleb’s cause of death has not been disclosed, however, we will be sure to update this article in case something comes up.
The news of his death was confirmed by his stepmother, who did not provide any details about the cause of death.
Fans of the show 1000-Lb. Sisters have been speculating that Caleb’s cause of death may have been suicide, as his Facebook activity had been dark and depressing as of late.
However, this has not been confirmed by any official sources. TLC, the network behind the show, expressed their condolences to Tammy and Caleb’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Caleb Willingham and Tammy Slaton marriage and separation
Caleb and Tammy met at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Ohio, where they were both being treated for obesity-related health issues.
They fell in love and tied the knot at the same facility in November 2022, one year after they met.
However, just five months after their wedding, Tammy announced that she had separated from Caleb.
The reason for their separation was that Caleb had not been following his diet in rehab and had gained 30 pounds.
Tammy had been struggling with her weight loss, and according to a source close to the sisters, this is precisely why she could no longer be with her new husband.
During an argument, Caleb asked Tammy for a divorce, but he quickly changed his mind.
However, the couple eventually split, and Tammy has since been spotted with a new man amid divorce rumors.
At the time of Caleb’s death, he was estranged from Tammy.