Tammy Slaton and her late husband Caleb Willingham.Photo:Tammy Slaton/Instagram
Tammy Slaton/Instagram
Tammy Slatonis remembering herhusbandCaleb Willinghamfour months after his death.
On Tuesday, the1000-Lb. Sistersstar, 37, posted a heartfelt tribute on TikTok reflecting on the time she spent with Willingham. She included a photo of his urn, which had an image of a sunset. It was placed on a table in her home alongside their wedding photo.
“The sunset was our thing,” she wrote. “We would sit outside all afternoon until the sunset in this picture on Caleb’s urn.”
Slaton paired the post with the acoustic version of SLANDER and Dylan Matthew’s song “Love Is Gone.” She also shared a photo of a butterfly they released at his memorial service.
“Even though I’m not in love with him, I will always love him and I miss him every day,” she wrote. “Things will get better.”
Although she had been quiet online after confirming Willingham’s death, she posted a bittersweet meme shortly after the news of his death, which said, “Even tho we don’t talk everyday. Just because you live far away. You’re on my mind til each days end. I’m proud to say you are my friend.” The post was presumably about Willingham.
The couple were reportedlyestrangedat the time of his death.However, as Slatontold PEOPLEexclusively at the time, “He was my best friend and I loved him dearly.”
“When I met Caleb he became my guardian angel and now he really is watching over me. Our families appreciate everyone’s sympathy and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
Shortly after speaking with PEOPLE, Slatonpenned a sweet postabout her late husband on Instagram.
“Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness,” she captioneda series of photosof the couple.
Tammy Slaton with her late husband Caleb Willingham on their wedding day.Michael Moretti
Michael Moretti
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Slaton and Willingham met atWindsor Lane Rehabilitation Centerin Gibsonburg, Ohio, in 2022. The reality star was there to lose weight beforebariatric surgery, while Willingham was being treated for obesity.
He proposed in October, and in November, PEOPLE exclusively revealed thatthe couple had married. Their wedding — and Slaton’s family’s reaction to their short engagement — was documented on1000-Lb. Sisters.
“When you love somebody, you don’t let anything get in the way,” Willinghamsaid at the time.
After news broke of Willingham’s death, TLC released a statement, saying, “We are deeply saddened to learn of Caleb Willingham’s passing. Our condolences go out to Tammy, his family and friends at this difficult time.”
source: people.com
