Who Was Katie Slaton? 1000-Lb Sisters Star Tammy and Amy Slaton’s Cousin Passes Away at 37

Katie Slaton, a cast member alongside her cousins Tammy and Amy Slaton on the show 1000-Lb. Sisters, has tragically passed away at the age of 37. The sad news was made official by Amanda Halterman, their sister, via an emotional post on Instagram on Tuesday, August 26.

With great sadness, Halterman shared that his young cousin passed away and went to be with Jesus. She was a powerful presence and demonstrated love that was warm and unconditional.”

This paraphrase aims to convey the original sentiment while using more conversational language and simplifying some of the phrasing for easier reading.

It’s with sadness to report that Katie Slaton passed away on Monday, the 25th of August, at Linda White Hospice House located in Evansville, Indiana. This information can be found on Whitsell Funeral Home’s website. Her funeral service is planned for this coming Friday, the 29th of August, at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, Kentucky.

Katie Slaton’s battle with stage 4 cancer

This year, Katie received a diagnosis of stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma, a uncommon type of stomach cancer. Shortly following her diagnosis, she started receiving chemotherapy treatments.

Previously, Amanda Halterman had been posting updates on social media about her cousin Katie’s ongoing battle with stage 4 cancer. In January, she reached out to everyone, asking for their help and support in any form they could provide, as Katie bravely continued her fight against this disease.

Tammy Slaton recently took to Instagram to appeal to fans for prayers and contributions towards her cousin’s medical treatment. She wrote, “I’m truly sorry to bring up such a big request, but any help, even a small donation would significantly aid my dear cousin who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Here’s how the family remembered Katie

In her memorial speech, Amanda characterized Katie as “the soul of every gathering and my dearest friend.” She expressed that they were likely accompanied by their grandparents and friends at the time of her passing. She humbly requested prayers for her aunt, uncle, cousins, but primarily for the children and for Natalie to find strength.

The family conveyed their appreciation to those fans who stood by Katie throughout her cancer battle. Amanda penned a note saying, ‘A big thank you to everyone who showed up for her.’

Katie made an appearance on the television show “1000-Lb. Sisters,” particularly during Season 5 when Tammy was discharged from a weight loss treatment facility. This TLC program, which chronicles the lives of Tammy and Amy as they grapple with obesity issues, has been broadcast since 2020.

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2025-08-28 10:37