Trigger Warning: This story contains mentions of child loss.
Weston Gosa Jr.— who was born on the very first season of MTV‘s 16 and Pregnant— has passed away. He was only 16.
Weston’s mother Whitney Purvis— as well as his stepmom Amy Gosa— confirmed the tragic news via Facebook postings on June 2.
Weston Jr.’s cause of death is unknown at this time, but according Amy’s Facebook post, the 16-year-old was discovered Monday morning around 7 a.m. and wasn’t breathing.
“We attempted CPR and called an ambulance. The paramedics attempted it as well and took him to the hospital in Gordon County [Georgia] where he was pronounced dead,” she wrote, adding that Weston Jr. had several health issues including diabetes.
(During Whitney’s episode of “16 and Pregnant”— which first aired in 2009— Weston Jr. was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which means his body didn’t produce enough of the AAT protein that helps protect the liver and lungs.)
“We are completely heartbroken and in shock,” Amy— who married Weston Sr. after his breakup with Whitney and basically raised Weston Jr. and his brother River— wrote. “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.”
Whitney— who does not have custody of her boys— also took to Facebook to confirm the tragic news of Weston Jr.’s passing.
“This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away,” Whitney wrote. “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. 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,” she continued. “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.”
Although several people related to the “16 and Pregnant” series have died since their episodes aired, Weston Jr. is the first child from the show to pass away. Over the years, several of the girls featured on the show — which began airing in 2009 and ran for six seasons— have died, as have some of the fathers of the children and other cast members. Last year, Season 5’s Autumn Crittendon died, making her the third girl featured on the show to pass. (Season 2’s Valerie Fairman and Season 5’s Jordan Cashmyer are also deceased.)
Sean Garinger— a father from the 6B season— also died tragically in 2024.
The Ashley will update this story when more info is available. Stay tuned…
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