Three families of TLC’s “Meet the Putmans” reality show were killed, and several others were injured in a car accident in Michigan on Friday.
Bill “Daddy” Patman, the family’s patriarch, his wife, Barb “Neeney” Putman, and their stepdaughter-in-law Megan Putman were driving around the countryside of Cass City, Detroit when the semi-truck ran the stop sign and hit the jeep, a New York post reported Saturday.
They were declared dead at the scene, but Meghan’s husband, Blake Patman, and their children (Lulu, Arena, Noah) and Nie’s Zia were “taken to their respective hospitals by helicopters and MMR,” police revealed.
The family checked the news via Instagram on Saturday, writing, “They went home to be with the Lord.”
“I’m looking for Uncle Blake, Lulu, Arena, Noah and Zia in their prayers, and I’m looking for the perfect healing and strength of each,” they continued.
“We each want complete healing and strength.”
On Sunday, the family made an update to Noah and Zia, saying, “Noah is still sedated, but I’m very grateful to see him making moves on us.
“GIA had craniosculosis last night,” they continued, referring to “a type of brain surgery in which a surgeon removes a part of your skull and accesses the brain.”
“We are grateful to report that her care team has shared some encouraging news,” the statement read.
“The pressure in her brain has dropped significantly, which is a powerful reminder that God’s hand is on her and guides her healing at every stage,” they added.
The Putman family rose to fame in 2017 when TLC released a season of “Putnams Meet the Putnams” and introduced three generations, 25 people living in the same home.
The household consisted of a family class, Bill and Barb, four adult children and their spouses and children.
The family’s current Instagram bio shares that before their recent death it consisted of 10 adults and 20 children under one roof.
In 2021, Putmans rebranded the series via YouTube as “Growing Putman,” and has since reached over 8,000 followers.
According to the platform’s bio, “Bill and Barb Patman believe that strong family ties only occur when everyone is together.”
