16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis shares heartbreaking tribute to teen son after his mysterious death
The 33-year-old reality star remembered her son after his death on Monday at just 16 years old.
She posted a photo of herself and Weston when he was just a baby to accompany the message.
'I will always cherish our memories together, the songs you use to love, your laugh, the phases you would go through, the little dolphin noise you use to do when you were younger, your smile, your jokes, the first day of school, playing with you, your first time swimming, making crafts, how you would dance in your crib to the law and order svu theme song, being a great big brother, the first time I held you and the last hug I gave you [sic],' Whitney recalled in a tender rush of memories.
'I love you, Weston more than words could ever describe. Rest in peace, my beautiful boy,' she concluded somberly.
In her throwback photo, she she beamed jubilantly while holding little Weston in her arms.
The 16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis, 33, paid tribute to her late son Weston in a heartbreaking post shared to Instagram on Tuesday. The 16-year-old boy was reported to have died on Monday
He looked adorable with his wild, spiky hair, and he gazed sweetly into the camera with his piercing eyes.
So far, Weston's cause of death has not been revealed, though Purvis confirmed through a Facebook post on Monday that her, 'beautiful son, Weston' had died on Monday.
'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,' she said.
Weston's stepmother Amy Gosa also confirmed Weston's passing in a Facebook post, adding an autopsy will be done.
She said that Weston was found unresponsive in his bed early in the morning.
'We do not know the cause, they will do an autopsy soon but 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,' Gosa said.
She added that the paramedics also attempted CPR, 'and took him to the hospital in Gordon County where he was pronounced dead.
Gosa noted that Weston had dealt with 'several health issues' throughout his life, including 'diabetes.'
'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,' Whitney wrote on Monday
Whitney's initial post continued, '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 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,' she concluded.
Gosa's post added, '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,' she added.
'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,' she continued.
'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,' Gosa concluded.
Whitney added in another post, '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.'
Weston was born during the first season of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, to Whitney's boyfriend at the time, Weston Lewis Gosa.
While the show ultimately spawned MTV's Teen Mom franchise, Whitney was one of just two moms not picked to appear in that show, along with Ebony Jackson.
Weston Owen Gosa Jr. was born April 2, 2009, with Whitney giving birth to their second son River in 2014, just before they split up again.
Whitney ultimately lost custody of both sons to Weston Sr., and she was arrested last year for failing to make child support payments.
Weston Sr. has been arrested multiple times as well for driving on a suspended license, while both Whitney and Weston Sr. were arrested for smashing electronics in 2012.
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