Fans of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” were shocked this week as Whitney Purvis confirmed the sudden death of her eldest son, Weston Gosa Jr., at just years old. Purvis, who first appeared on the reality show in 2009 alongside Weston Gosa Sr., shared the heartbreaking news on June, describing her son’s loss as her “worst nightmare come true”.
Weston Jr. was reportedly found unresponsive in his bed and could not be revived despite emergency efforts. The family has requested an autopsy to determine the cause of death, as no official explanation has been released yet According to his stepmother, Weston had a history of health issues, including diabetes, but his passing came as a complete shock to loved ones.
Whitney Purvis, now 33, paid tribute to her son on social media, recalling cherished memories and expressing her devastation: “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, 2009 - June, 2025”.
Weston Jr. was Purvis’ first child with Weston Gosa Sr. The couple, who later separated, also share a younger son, River, born in 2014 The family has asked for privacy as they await further answers and mourn the loss of a young life gone far too soon.
