‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Amy and Tammy Slaton’s Cousin Katie Slaton Dead at 37

Amy and Tammy Slaton have lost a family member. Katie Slaton, a cousin of the “1000-Lb Sisters” stars, died following a battle with Stage 4 cancer, Amanda Halterman, Amy and Tammy’s sister, announced in an emotional Instagram post on Aug. 26. She was 37. “It [is] 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 was a force to be reckoned with and showed love that was accepting and given freely. She was the life of the [party] and my best friend,” Amanda penned, adding, “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. #cancerscks.” An online obituary shared that Katie passed on Aug. 25 and detailed that she “enjoyed fishing, music, and hanging out with family and friends.”