Tammy Slaton's husband Caleb Willingham's cause of death revealed months after '1000-lb Sisters' star was found 'unresponsive'
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: '1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton's husband Caleb Willingham tragically died on June 30, 2023. However, a recent report suggested that Caleb's passing was "natural" and caused by a medical problem.
Caleb was found unresponsive at Ohio's Windsor Lane Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, RadarOnline recently revealed. The reports suggested that paramedics and Gibsonburg Fire were the first responders who arrived at the scene prior to police.
After Willingham lost consciousness, medical personnel attempted CPR on him but were unable to revive him. The police report obtained by the outlet suggested, "The death was then turned over to the Sandusky County Coroner's office due to the EMS Captain being unable to make contact with the patient's personal physician."
The report further revealed that there was no evidence of foul play or criminal activity, adding, "This death investigation is concluded by this department."
Tammy Slaton claims Caleb Willingham's funeral was 'completely not natural'
Tammy Slaton's late husband Caleb Willingham's funeral was organized in Ohio and attended by the '1000-lb Sisters' star's close friends and family. However, Tammy recently claimed that TLC made Caleb's funeral look "completely not natural" just for the ratings of the show.
Tammy slammed TLC and revealed that the network was intentionally "forcing drama" for ratings, per reports.
A source claimed that Tammy said, "The filming of the funeral was 'completely not natural' and things were put in there to make it seem sad when it really wasn't that sad."
Tammy reportedly said that at Caleb's funeral, "people were having fun, but [TLC producers] made it depressing."
Tammy Slaton fondly remembers Caleb Willingham in touching tribute
'1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton recently paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Caleb Willingham. The TLC show star reflected on the time she spent with Caleb.
Tammy shared a photo of his urn, which had a picture of the sunset. It was placed on a table in her home alongside their wedding photo.
Alongside the photo, Tammy wrote, "The sunset was our thing." She added, "We would sit outside all afternoon until the sunset in this picture on Caleb's urn."
Was Tammy Slaton legally married to Caleb Willingham?
'1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton and Caleb Willingham got married on November 19, 2022. However, there were rumors that Tammy and Caleb were not legally married.
Tammy recently took to her social media and addressed the rumors and noted that she was legally married to Caleb. In a TikTok video, Tammy answered a fan's question and said, "Yes. I was legally married."
She added, "Now he has passed away." Tammy showed her wedding ring to the cameras and noted, "I'm still wearing his wedding ring."
Is Caleb Willingham in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5?
'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 was filmed before Caleb Willingham's death, so he is expected to appear in the upcoming season of the TLC show. The upcoming installment of '1000-lb Sisters' will premiere with Tammy returning home after spending 14 months at a rehab facility for weight loss.
Tammy and Caleb had to live separately after their wedding as the latter still had to continue his weight loss journey. In the preview, Caleb appeared to be having trouble maintaining his weight at the rehab facility.