16 and Pregnant Star Whitney Purvis’ Son Weston Dead at 16

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Whitney Purvis has suffered a devastating loss.

The 16 and Pregnant star shared that her son Weston Gosa Jr. died on June 2. He was 16.

On Facebook, June 2nd, Whitney expressed it was tough for her to compose a message. She shared that her dear son, Weston, had sadly departed from this world.

She said, ‘Life seems so harsh and unjustified.’ Continuing on, she lamented, ‘My child is gone and I’m at a loss of what to do. He was flawless in every way. This feels like my deepest fear materializing. How does one carry on with life after losing a child? I can hardly believe it. It feels surreal, like something that shouldn’t be happening. All I want is to hold him once more. There are no words sufficient enough to express the pain I’m experiencing.’

Whitney—who didn’t reveal his cause of death—went on to share the love she had for her son.

Oh my goodness, Weston Owen Gosa, my adoration for you knows no bounds! It’s almost indescribable, like a burning flame that refuses to be extinguished. Every fiber of my being yearns for you, and I can’t help but express it over and over. You have such a significant place in my heart, my dearest Weston.

Seeing the young man you were evolving into filled me with an immense sense of pride. Watching you grow and develop was a truly beautiful experience that I will cherish forever. Yet, the cruel hand of fate has taken you away from us far too soon. Rest in eternal peace, my guardian angel. The world is a dimmer place without your radiant presence.

2009 saw Whitney on MTV, and she expressed her bewilderment about why life can sometimes be so heartless.

Amy Gosa, Weston’s stepmother, provided more information about the events leading up to the teenager’s death. She mentioned in a Facebook post that they attempted to wake him up at 7 a.m., but were unable to do so.

She stated that he had stopped breathing, so we initiated CPR and requested an ambulance. The paramedics also tried resuscitation efforts and transported him to a hospital in Gordon County, Georgia, where they later declared him deceased.

I’ve observed that Weston is dealing with multiple health concerns, among them being diabetes. Additionally, he has been diagnosed with a hereditary condition known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, which may lead to damage in the lungs and liver.

Amy added that the family is waiting on an autopsy to determine cause of death.

Get more updates on the cast of 16 and Pregnant:

Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Maci Bookout McKinney embarked on her journey for the MTV series ’16 and Pregnant’ during its initial season, which aired in 2009. In reality, she welcomed her son Bentley on October 8, 2008, and subsequently became part of the ‘Teen Mom’ cast.

As an adult, Maci coparents Bentley with his father, Ryan Edwards, who was previously her boyfriend. She also shares daughter Jayde Carter (born May 29, 2015) and son Maverick Reed (May 31, 2016) with her husband Ryan McKinney.

 

Among all the cast members, Farrah Abraham from the first season experienced the most heart-wrenching story. Tragically, her boyfriend Derek Underwood passed away in a car accident before the birth of their daughter Sophia Laurent Abraham on February 23, 2009.

Following this, Farrah ventured into adult entertainment, penned a best-selling memoir, and even tried her hand at singing. Besides Teen Mom, she has also made appearances on various other shows such as Couples Therapy and Celebrity Big Brother.

Amber Portwood and her former partner Gary Shirley had a daughter named Leah Leann Shirley in November 2008, which was shown on the first season of their series. They separated in 2011, and Gary received custody of Leah.

Amber was with DJ Matt Baier for several years before she moved on to have a child with her boyfriend Andrew Glennon in 2017. Their son James Andrew Glennon was born in May 2018, and custody was awarded to Andrew in 2022.

Amber became engaged to Gary Wayt, who was introduced as her partner on “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter”, just a few days before he went missing on June 9, 2024. He reappeared less than a week later, and the North Carolina police stated that the case had been resolved.

 

Initially, Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra chose to place their first-born daughter, Carly, who was born on May 18, 2009, for adoption, a journey they documented during the first season of 16 and Pregnant.

Subsequently, these Teen Mom celebrities have added three more daughters to their family: Novalee “Nova” Reign, born on Jan. 1, 2015; Vaeda Luma, born on Feb. 21, 2019; and Rya Rose, who joined them on Aug. 28, 2021.

In the course of these events, Catelynn and Tyler got married on Aug. 22, 2015.

The second season of the show ’16 and Pregnant’ started by delving into the struggles of Jenelle Evans, who parted ways with her child’s father, Andrew Lewis, before the baby was born.

The son, Jace Vahn Evans, was born on August 2, 2009, and Jenelle’s mother, Barbara Evans, provided support, as the series documented their tumultuous relationship.

Jenelle, who was dismissed from ‘Teen Mom 2’ in 2019 but reappeared for ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter’ after five years, is also a parent to son Kaiser Orion “Kai” Griffith (born June 30, 2014) with former partner Nathan Griffith and daughter Ensley Jolie Eason (January 24, 2017) with estranged spouse David Eason.

Valerie Fairman welcomed her daughter, Nevaeh Lynn Fairman, into the world on September 14, 2009. Both parents eventually received custody, with visitation rights for the child’s father, Matt Pryce. However, after facing several challenges, Valerie sadly passed away in December 2016.

In the second season, Chelsea Houska welcomed her daughter Aubree Skye Lind prematurely, on September 7, 2009. Initially, she was with Aubree’s father Adam Lind, but their tumultuous relationship ultimately came to an end in 2012.

A few years down the line, the star of Teen Mom crossed paths with Cole DeBoer, who turned out to be her ideal match. They tied the knot on October 1, 2016, and together they have a son named Watson Cole (born January 25, 2017), as well as daughters Layne Ettie (August 29, 2018) and Walker June (January 25, 2021).

In the first month of their relationship, Leah Messer from Season two and her boyfriend Cory Simms found out they were expecting twins. Their daughters, Aliannah Hope Simms and Aleeah Grace Simms, were born prematurely on December 16, 2009, via an emergency C-section. Tragically, Aliannah was later diagnosed with Titin muscular dystrophy. Despite their attempts to stay together, the Teen Mom couple got married in 2010 but divorced the following year. Leah also has a daughter named Adalynn Faith with her ex-husband Jeremy Calvert, who was born on February 4, 2013.

In the second season, Lizzie Mortensen welcomed her daughter, Summer Jayde Sickles, on January 30, 2010, with her then-boyfriend Skylar Sickles (now an ex-husband). Currently, Lizzie is a stepmother to Dave Mortensen’s three children and they have a son together, born June 6, 2018.

Kailyn Lowry and then-partner Jo Rivera became parents to son Isaac Elliott Rivera on January 18, 2010, with the birth being highlighted in season two. Although Jo’s family supported her during a difficult time due to Kailyn’s estrangement from her own family, their relationship did not last long after the birth of their child.

The Teen Mom celebrity welcomed son Lincoln Marshall into the world on November 16, 2013, shortly after marrying his father, Javi Marroquin, who was serving in the Air Force. They divorced in 2016.

She also has sons Lux Russell Lowry, born August 5, 2017, and Creed Romello Lopez, born July 30, 2020, with ex Chris Lopez, as well as three children – son Rio (born in July 2023) and twins Valley and Verse – with boyfriend Elijah Scott.

After the birth of her seventh child, Kailyn stated that she had undergone a tubal ligation and declared that she was finished having children, sharing this information on her Barely Famous podcast.

In the second season, it was Markai Durham who welcomed daughter Za’Karia Sanari Worsham into the world with partner James Worsham on October 12, 2009. Later, when she found herself pregnant again, she chose to terminate the pregnancy, as documented in the MTV special titled “No Easy Decision”. Subsequently, she tied the knot with Christopher Anderson in September 2015. However, their marriage didn’t last long and it is said that she has since given birth to two more daughters.

Aubrey Wolters, a former cast member from season two, welcomes her first child, Austin Carter Akerill, born on February 6, 2010, with her ex-husband Brandon Akerill. Following their separation, she later had two more sons with a partner.

Back in December 17, 2013, Autumn Crittendon welcomed her son Drake LeSeuer Franklin with her then-partner Dusty Franklin, as was documented during the fifth season of ’16 and Pregnant’.

In the year 2015, Autumn entered into a rapid courtship and married Bradley Oxley. However, she announced their separation by the end of that summer on her social media platforms.

Later in August 2019, Autumn gave birth to son Luke. With Dusty Franklin, she also had daughter Abigail Ivy Rose on November 20, 2022.

Tragically, Autumn passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 27. The Henrico County Police in Virginia confirmed her death to TopMob News.

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2025-06-03 04:47