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‘16 and Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis denied entry to son Weston's funeral after showing up late: report
'16 and Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis was denied entry to her son Weston's funeral after she arrived late, only to find out that she was not put on the guest list, according to a report. The former reality star's eldest child died at age 16 on June 2 in Gordon County, Georgia. An official cause of death remains unknown. Two weeks after confirming his death, Purvis had arrived at Weston's funeral at 4 p.m., having been told that was the scheduled start time. However, she was turned away at the door when it became clear the ceremony had taken place two hours prior — and her name wasn't even on the guest list, TMZ reports. Sources close to Purvis blame her ex-husband Weston Lewis Gosa for the mix-up, though he strongly disputes her version of events. Instead, Gosa insists he told his ex — with whom he also shares 11-year-old son River — the correct start time, and claims she turned up at 4:15 p.m., by which point the chapel doors were locked. Insiders claim that once Purvis, who appeared on the MTV show in 2009, arrived to lay her son to rest, she was told that the service was over. They alleged that Purvis' side of the family was also denied access to the service. Gosa, for his part, insists that he told Purvis that the viewing started at 2 p.m., with the service commencing at 4 p.m. sharp. He told the outlet that he called his ex a week in advance to let her know about the strict guest list, and further asserted that her mother, aunt and uncle were all in attendance as they arrived at 3 p.m. Just after 5 p.m., Gosa claimed he received angry text messaged from Purvis. In one text, he claims she had called him 'evil' for barring her from their son's memorial service. He further alleged that after Purvis claimed she had not been put on the guest list, he responded with a photo of her name being on there. The services for Weston were held in private 'due to the nature and circumstances of this tragic loss.' Gosa and his current wife, Amy, have purchased a separate urn for Whitney to house some of her son's ashes. Earlier this month, Purvis confirmed her son's death in a heartbreaking post on social media. '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 wrote on Facebook. '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.' Purvis had welcomed Weston with Gosa during the first season of MTV's '16 and Pregnant' in April 2009. She went on to welcome River in 2014, however the couple had split shortly after. The reality star went on to lose custody of both her children to their father after she was arrested in 2024 for failing to make child support payments, TMZ reported. Weston Sr., for his part, had several run-ins with the law — including arrests for driving on a suspended license and smashing electronics.
News.com.au
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
MTV: 16 & Pregnant star announces shock death of her teenage son
16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis' son has died at the age of 16. Weston Gosa Jr. died on Monday before his heartbroken mum posted an emotional tribute announcing the news on social media. The devastated mum, 33, said on Facebook: 'This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away.' Whitney appeared on the MTV show 16 and Pregnant in 2009. She added in her post: 'Life is so cruel and unfair. I just don't understand. 'Oh my baby is gone and I don't know what to do with myself.' She added: 'He was so perfect.' Whitney did not reveal his cause of death. The grieving mum said that she was in disbelief and could not believe that this was happening. She said: '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.' Weston's stepmum Amy Gosa provided some more information of the teenager's tragic passing. She explained that the teen was found at 7am unresponsive, and that she was unable to wake him up. Amy said on Facebook: 'He was not breathing, we attempted CPR and called an ambulance. 'The paramedics attempted it as well and took him to the hospital in Gordon County [Georgia] where he was pronounced dead.' She also noted that the star's child has suffered from 'several health issues', including diabetes. Weston had also been diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency - which can cause lung and liver damage. But the heartbroken family are still waiting on an autopsy to determine Weston's exact cause of death. Weston was born during the first season of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, to Whitney's boyfriend at the time, Weston Lewis Gosa.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis' son Weston passes away at just 16
16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis is in mourning after her son Weston passed away at just 16. No cause of death was revealed, though Purvis, 33, confirmed through a Facebook post on Monday that her, 'beautiful son, Weston has passed away' 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 dont understand,' she said. Weston's stepmother Amy Gosa also confirmed Weston's passing in a Facebook post, adding an autopsy will be done. '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. He had several health issues as well as 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 dont understand,' she said Purvis' 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.
