Weston Gosa Jr's health struggles explored as Whitney Purvis' son dies at 16

Whitney Purvis lost her elder son, Weston Gosa Jr., on Monday, June 2, 2025. The Teen Mom star announced the unfortunate news via Facebook. She posted multiple pictures with Weston Gosa Jr. and wrote,

“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. 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. “

Whitney 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.”

Weston Gosa Jr. was born during the first season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. According to RadarOnline, Whitney Purvis’ firstborn had a genetic disorder named Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Per the reality TV star, the condition could “lead to liver and kidney problems.”

Apart from Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, Weston Gosa Jr. had other health issues, including diabetes, according to his stepmother, Amy. The 16-year-old was staying with his father and stepmom, as Whitney had lost custody of both of her children with Gosa Sr., according to TMZ.

The outlet also reported last year about the 16 and Pregnant star’s arrest after allegedly not paying child support.

An autopsy will be done to find the cause of Weston Gosa Jr.’s death, according to Amy Gosa

The 16-year-old passed away on Monday due to unknown causes. Amy Gosa, Weston Jr.’s stepmother, who wrote an emotional Facebook post, also confirmed that an autopsy would be done to find out the cause of death. She added,

“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.”

Amy revealed that paramedics also performed CPR and rushed Weston to the hospital in Gordon County, “where he was pronounced dead.” She continued,

“He had several health issues as well as diabetes. 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.”

Amy Gosa further wrote,

“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. 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.”

Weston Gosa Sr. also dedicated a Facebook post to his “lil boy,” as he wrote,

“You'll forever be my lil boy. I'll live the rest of my days with you in my heart. God I wish this was all just a bad dream. You're free now from all the complications you had to deal with for the last 6 years or so. Fly high baby boy, daddy loves you more than you could have ever known. ❤️”

Weston Gosa Jr. was the elder son of Weston Sr. and Whitney Purvis. The pair broke up before getting back together and having a second son named River in 2014. A year after the birth of the younger child, Weston and Whitney parted ways again, according to People.

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