Whitney Purvis, known for her appearance on MTV's 16 and Pregnant in 2009, is mourning the tragic loss of her 16-year-old son, Weston Gosa Jr., who passed away on June 2, 2025. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Purvis expressed her profound grief, describing his death as her "worst nightmare come true" and lamenting, "Life is so cruel and unfair".
Weston was found unresponsive at 7 a.m. by his stepmother, Amy Gosa. Despite immediate CPR efforts and emergency medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at a hospital in Gordon County, Georgia. While the exact cause of death remains unknown pending autopsy results, Amy noted that Weston had multiple health issues, including type 1 diabetes, Addison's disease, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Born during the filming of 16 and Pregnant, Weston's life was closely followed by fans of the show. His untimely passing has elicited an outpouring of condolences from the public and reality TV community. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time and has set up a fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses.
For those wishing to support the family or learn more about Weston's life, please refer to the official fundraiser page and Whitney Purvis's social media accounts.
