1000-Lb. Sisters. Katie dead at 37. Affected by cancer. stars Tammy and Amy Slaton’s brother.

Details of Her Passing

Katie Slayton, a cousin of reality television personalities Amy and Tammy Slayton of 1000-lb Sisters, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 37. She died at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, from stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma, a rare form of stomach cancer she had been diagnosed with earlier in the year.

Her obituary on the Whitell Funeral Home website states that she was born on September 17, 1987, in Morganfield, Kentucky. Prior to her diagnosis, she worked as a deputy at the Henderson County Jail and was also an employee at Barry Global. She is survived by her partner, Natalie Bailey, their three children (Landon, Liam, and Lily), her parents, and two brothers, Jeremiah and Jesse.

GoFundMe Campaign

In January 2025, a GoFundMe campaign was started by Leonard Moore to help with Katie’s medical and living expenses during her cancer battle. The initial target of $14,000 was later raised to $100,000. The text states that as of the time of writing, over $2,000 has been raised.

Family’s Reaction

Amanda Halterman, the older sister of Amy and Tammy, was the first to publicly announce Katie’s passing on social media. She shared an emotional tribute, describing her cousin as a “formidable presence” and her “best friend.” She also requested prayers for Katie’s family, especially her partner and children.

The text also notes that Tammy Slayton had promoted the GoFundMe campaign on her social media, encouraging her followers to donate. However, as of the time of the reports, neither Tammy nor Amy had made a public statement about their cousin’s death.