Weston Gosa dead: 16 and Pregnant Whitney Purvis' 'nightmare come true' as son dies at 16

16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis has shared the devastating news her son Weston Gosa Jr has died aged 16. The reality TV star, who documented her on said her "worst nightmare has come true."

She heartbreakingly announced the death of her beloved son in a post on social media. Whitney welcomed Weston with on-off partner Weston Sr. in 2009 on the first season of the MTV programme.

Alongside photos of herself and Weston, Whitney shared: “This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old.

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"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."

She added: "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. I love you so much, Weston Owen Gosa. God, I love you so much.

"You are my heart. I was so proud of the young man you were becoming. I just can't go on without you. Rest in Peace, my angel. You are gone too soon. April 2, 2009 - June 2, 2025.”

Whitney went on to share another photo with her son and commented: "Rest in Peace, my baby Weston. I love you forever, precious. I'll never understand why life has to be so cruel. You'll always be my baby."

The TV star did not reveal Weston's cause of death, however his stepmum has taken to social media to say the family have ordered an autopsy.

In her post, she shared: “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. He had several health issues as well as diabetes.

"We are completely heartbroken and in shock. It was so unexpected. Losing a child is the most painful thing I have ever experienced and I hope I never experience it again.”

She continued: “He was the most amazing son I could have asked for. He was brilliant, smart, funny and had so much potential in life. It doesn't feel real.

"Please keep our family and Whitney in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn such a brilliant amazing life that was our son. Thank you."

Whitney and Weston Sr. welcomed their son on April 2, 2009. They split but rekindled their romance before giving birth to their second son, River, in 2014.

The pair broke up again and in the years since, Whitney lost custody of both her boys. In 2024, she was arrested for allegedly failing to make child support payments, according to TMZ.

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