Whitney Purvis, known for appearing on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, is mourning the devastating loss of her son, Weston Gosa Jr.
The reality TV star announced the heartbreaking news on Monday (June 2) in a Facebook post accompanied by several photos of her late 16-year-old son.
“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,” she began.
"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,” she continued. “I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can't describe the pain I am feeling.”
She added, “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.”
In a second post, Purvis shared a touching photo of her and Weston embracing. The caption read: "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.”
While the bereaved mother did not disclose a cause of death, Weston’s stepmother revealed more details in a post, stating that the family has ordered 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,” she wrote.
Amy added that Weston “had several health issues as well as diabetes,” and that the loss was completely unexpected. “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.”
“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,” she concluded.
Weston was born on April 2, 2009, during the first season of 16 and Pregnant to Whitney and Weston Sr.
The couple later had a second son, River, in 2014 after briefly rekindling their relationship. They eventually split again.
In more recent years, Purvis lost custody of both children. In 2024, she was arrested for allegedly failing to make child support payments, according to TMZ.
Our thoughts are with Weston's loved ones at this time.