Former MTV reality star Whitney Purvis announced the tragic death of her son, Weston Owen Gosa Jr., who died at age 16. Purvis, who appeared on 16 and Pregnant in 2009, shared the devastating news Monday, June 2, on social media.

Whitney Purvis’ son passes away at 16, claims report

Whitney Purvis is heartbroken over the demise of her son, Weston. The 16 and Pregnant star wrote on her emotional Facebook post, “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 dont understand. Oh my baby is gone and I don’t know what to do with myself.”

Purvis further wrote that her “worst nightmare” has come true. She shared, “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.”

The mother of two concluded the post, writing, “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.”

While Purvis did not reveal the cause of her son’s death, Weston’s stepmother, Amy Gosa, revealed in a separate Facebook post that they would be conducting an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death. Gosa also disclosed that the family found Weston at 7 am in the morning and “tried to wake him up.”

She stated, “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.”

Viewers of 16 and Pregnant are probably aware of the birth story of Weston Junior. The former MTV star’s son was born on a prom night. Later, Purvis revealed that she went through a C-section. After Weston, Purvis welcomed her second son in 2014 with ex-boyfriend Weston Lewis Gosa (via US Weekly).