The family behind 1000-Lb. Sisters is facing heartbreaking news.
This week, Amanda Halterman — sister to Tammy and Amy Slaton — shared on Instagram that their beloved cousin, Katie Slaton, has passed away after a difficult battle with cancer.
She was only 37, leaving loved ones devastated by her loss.
Died on Monday
Katie Slaton, the cousin of stars Amy and Tammy Slaton, has passed away after a courageous fight with cancer. She appeared on season five of the TLC series, following Tammy’s release from a weight loss rehab center, and quickly became a fan favorite for her warm personality and close bond with the sisters.
Earlier this year, Katie was diagnosed with stage four gastric adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer. She underwent chemotherapy in the months that followed, but sadly, she died on Monday, August 25, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
