Reality TV personality Whitney Purvis is grieving the heartbreaking loss of her eldest son, Weston Gosa, who passed away at the tender age of 16. Described by Whitney as her “angel,” Weston had been bravely fighting multiple medical challenges before he was tragically found unresponsive at home.
The devastating news was shared by Weston’s stepmother, Amy Gosa, in an emotional Facebook post on June 2, 2025, leaving fans and loved ones deeply saddened by the sudden loss.
“It’s incredibly difficult to put this into words, but this morning, little Weston passed away,” Amy Gosa shared heartbreakingly. “We don’t yet know the cause—an autopsy will be performed soon—but all we know is that around 7 a.m., we tried to wake him, and he wasn’t breathing. We immediately began CPR and called for an ambulance.”
Amy went on to explain that paramedics also did everything they could to revive Weston before rushing him to a hospital in Gordon County, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
According to Amy, Weston had been courageously battling several health issues, including diabetes. “We are utterly heartbroken and in complete shock,” she revealed. “His passing was so sudden and unexpected. Losing a child is the most excruciating pain I’ve ever known, and I pray I never have to endure it again.”
In her heartfelt message, Amy described Weston as the most amazing son anyone could hope for — brilliant, intelligent, funny, and filled with so much promise. She admitted that even now, the reality of his loss still feels impossibly unreal.
Amy’s post ended with a heartfelt plea, asking friends, family, and the public to keep both their family and Whitney Purvis in their thoughts and prayers as they mourn the tragic loss of Weston — a bright, remarkable soul gone far too soon.
Not long after the devastating news was shared, Whitney Purvis opened up about her grief in an emotional message on her own Facebook page.
“This is so hard to write,” she began. “He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just don’t understand. 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.”
The former reality star struggled to comprehend how life could possibly go on in the face of such a devastating loss. Still in disbelief, Whitney shared that she couldn’t accept the reality of Weston’s passing and would give anything just to hold her son one more time. She admitted that no words could ever fully express the depth of her heartbreak.
In her raw and vulnerable message, Whitney declared her unconditional love for Weston, calling him her heart and expressing how proud she was of the young man he was becoming. “I don’t know how to live without him,” she wrote, concluding her tribute by calling him her angel — a beautiful soul taken far too
As the weight of her loss began to sink in, Whitney Purvis made another poignant gesture to honor her son. She updated her Facebook profile photo to a touching image of her and Weston smiling together — a tender reminder of their bond.
Alongside the photo, she wrote a heartbreaking tribute:
“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.”
During a routine prenatal visit, Whitney received unsettling news — her baby was showing minimal movement. Concerned about the possibility of fetal distress, her doctor recommended immediate monitoring, explaining that fetal activity should remain consistent through the final stages of pregnancy.
Further tests revealed troubling results, prompting the medical team to advise induced labor. As Whitney went into labor, the situation became even more critical. She and Weston Sr. were informed that their baby was not receiving enough oxygen — a terrifying moment for any expectant parent.
Whitney later admitted that much of what followed that critical moment in the delivery room was a blur — but what she remembered most was the overwhelming relief of finally holding her newborn son. Named after his father, baby Weston was, in her words, “perfect.”
As time passed, Purvis continued to share glimpses of her life as a mother well beyond her time on 16 and Pregnant. A familiar face from the show’s debut season alongside Maci Bookout, Amber Portwood, Farrah Abraham, and Catelynn Lowell, Whitney’s story resonated with many viewers.
Her family grew in the years that followed. In 2014, she welcomed her second son, River. Nearly a decade later, in 2023, she celebrated the birth of her third child, Collin Adonis, proudly introducing him to her followers on social media.
Outside of motherhood and her early television fame, Whitney has also faced personal hurdles in the public eye. In 2024, she made headlines again after encountering legal issues related to unpaid, court-ordered child support — a stark reminder of the challenges she’s faced both in and out of the spotlight.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge in Floyd County, Georgia, issued a warrant for Whitney Purvis’ arrest after finding her in contempt of court over unpaid child support.
She was taken into custody and sentenced to serve 48 hours in jail. In addition to the jail time, Purvis was hit with financial penalties — an extra $20 per month was added to her existing obligation, raising her monthly payment to $353 in an effort to address the accumulated debt. At that time, primary custody of her two sons was held by their father, Weston Gosa Sr.
The tragic loss of Weston has left his family devastated and searching for answers. Whitney Purvis, who first entered the public eye through “16 and Pregnant,” has shared her heartbreak openly, honoring her son’s memory through raw and emotional tributes.
Despite life’s many challenges, including legal struggles and personal hardships, her love for her children has remained constant. As the family mourns, they are surrounded by support from those who remember Weston’s bright spirit and the joy he brought into their lives.