On June 2, 2025, Whitney Purvis, known from MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, shared the devastating news that her 16-year-old son, Weston Gosa Jr., had passed away. In an emotional Facebook post accompanied by several photos of her son, Purvis expressed her overwhelming grief and disbelief. “My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair,” she wrote, grappling with the unimaginable loss.
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Purvis paid a heartfelt tribute to Weston, describing him as “perfect” and expressing pride in the person he was becoming. She spoke candidly about the unbearable pain of losing her child, writing, “I just can’t go on without you. Rest in Peace, my angel.” Her anguish was further conveyed in a second Facebook post that featured a photo of mother and son smiling, with a caption affirming her eternal love and sorrow: “You’ll always be my baby.”
While Purvis did not disclose the cause of Weston’s death, more details were shared by Weston’s stepmother, Amy, in a separate Facebook post. Amy explained that they found Weston unresponsive around 7 a.m. and attempted CPR before paramedics arrived. He was taken to the hospital in Gordon County, where he was pronounced dead. The family has requested an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
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According to Amy, Weston had several underlying health issues, including diabetes. She described the loss as shocking and deeply painful for the family, writing, “He was the most amazing son I could have asked for. It doesn’t feel real.” Amy asked for prayers and support for both the family and Whitney as they navigate the grief of losing someone with such promise and potential.
Weston was born on April 2, 2009, during the first season of 16 and Pregnant to Whitney and Weston Sr. The couple had a tumultuous relationship, briefly rekindling before welcoming their second son, River, in 2014. They later separated again, and Whitney eventually lost custody of both children. In 2024, she faced legal trouble for reportedly failing to pay child support. Despite past struggles, Purvis’s messages reflect a profound bond with Weston and a mother’s deep sorrow for her tragic loss.
