Heartbreaking Loss: 16 & Pregnant Star Whitney Purvis' Son Weston Dies at 16

Whitney Purvis rose to prominence as a cast member on Season 1 of MTV's 16 and Pregnant in 2009, documenting her teenage pregnancy journey.

She gave birth to her first son, Weston Owen Gosa Jr., on April 2, 2009, during filming.

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Weston Jr.'s father is Weston Gosa Sr. The couple had an on-again, off-again relationship, breaking up after Weston Jr.'s birth, reconciling, then splitting again after their second son's birth

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Whitney and Weston Sr. welcomed another son, River, in 2014. The couple separated again shortly after River's birth

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Whitney lost custody of both sons in subsequent years. In 2024, she was arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support

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Beyond custody issues, she faced arrests for making terrorist threats and theft, alongside family struggles including her mother's drug-related arrest

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Weston Jr. had multiple health issues, including diabetes and a genetic disorder

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Whitney shared emotional tributes on Facebook, calling the loss her "worst nightmare come true" and expressing devastation over outliving her child

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