“1000-Lb. Sisters” star Katie Slaton, the cousin of Tammy and Amy Slaton, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Amanda Halterman, sister of both Tammy and Amy, shared the sad news in a Tuesday, Aug. 26, Instagram post.
“It I with a completely crushed heart and spirit that I have to post this. My little cousin went to sit at the feet of Jesus yesterday,” she wrote.
Halterman continued, “She was a force to be reckoned with and showed love that was accepting and given freely. She was the life of the part and my best friend. I know both our grandparents and friends was there to welcome you home. Please pray for my aunt, uncle and cousins, but mostly for the babies and for Natalie to be strong. Please pray for everyone whom loves her. 💔Thank you all who has come out and supported her.”
She concluded the message with the hashtag, “#cancersucks.”
Katie’s obituary remembered what she enjoyed in life. “She enjoyed fishing, music, and hanging out with family and friends,” it stated.
Tammy & Amanda Previously Shared Their Cousin’s Cancer Battle
It was only on Monday, Aug. 25, that Halterman asked for prayers for her beloved cousin.
Though she did not elaborate at the time, Tammy previously took to social media in January to ask for donations in Katie’s cancer fight.
“This is my cousin Katie and she is the one we started the GoFundMe for all we’re asking for his prayers or just a tiny donation,” Tammy shared at the time, along with a GoFundMe link.
She added, “Anything helps my family and I are doing what we can but even if it’s a dollar or small miracle on our family does not go on notice . Would that be a prayer or just a dollar anything and everything helps.”
Earlier in the year, she was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma, a rare form of stomach cancer.
Katie made frequent appearances on the popular TLC show.
Fans React to The Sad News
Fans took to social media to give their condolences for the Slaton’s loss.
“I’m so sorry for your loss 😔 sending you all love and prayers to help you through this very difficult time,” one user wrote.
Others expressed their own loss, as they offered sympathy for the family. “So sorry for your loss. Lost my husband to cancer three years ago. Yes, cancer sucks!” another added.
“My heart is heavy for your family and this beautiful young woman,” another fan of the show shared.
