16 and Pregnant” star Whitney Purvis is mourning the death of her 16-year-old son, Weston Gosa Jr. The reality star announced the sad news in a Facebook post on Monday, June 2.
This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just don’t understand. Oh, my baby is gone and I don’t know what to do with myself.
The MTV star went on to say:
He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. How do you go on in life after losing a child? I’m in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don’t want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can’t describe the pain I am feeling.
Family Wants Answers
Whitney did not disclose Weston’s cause of death. However, his stepmother, Amy Gosa, shared in a Facebook post that the family has requested an autopsy.
All we know is we got up this morning around 7 am and tried to wake him up, he was not breathing, we attempted cpr and called an ambulance. The paramedics attempted it as well and took him to the hospital in Gordon County where he was pronounced dead.
Amy also revealed that Weston “has had several health issues,” including diabetes.
Although she was not his biological mother, Amy described Weston as the “most amazing son” she could’ve asked for. She also asked for prayers, especially for Whitney during this difficult time.
Fans Rally Behind ’16 & Pregnant’ Star
Meanwhile, fans showered Whitney with support as she copes with this heartbreaking loss. One fan wrote, “Whitney, know that my heart is aching for you. Praying Father God holds you close and brings you supernatural comfort.”
Another commented, “I can not even imagine the immense pain you are feeling. My Momma heart breaks for you. Prayers for understanding and comfort for the days/years to come.”
One fan wrote in disbelief, “Oh my gosh. I have no words. No parent should have to go through this,” while another chimed in, “My heart breaks for you, I am so sorry that you have to endure this pain. I am praying for you.”
Whitney Purvis and Weston Gosa Sr. welcomed their son on April 2, 2009, during the first season of “16 and Pregnant.” The couple briefly separated but later rekindled their relationship, eventually welcoming a second son, River, in 2014. However, they ultimately parted ways again.
In 2024, Whitney lost custody of her sons and was arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support, per TMZ.
