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7NEWS
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Reality TV star Whitney Purvis accused of ‘involuntary manslaughter' in connection to friend's overdose death
Former US reality TV star Whitney Purvis has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal overdose of a friend earlier this year, according to a report in Deadline. Purvis, who rose to fame on MTV's hit show 16 And Pregnant, is being held at Floyd County Jail near Rome, Georgia, in connection with the death of John Mark Harris. According to the report, Purvis is accused of distributing a combination of fentanyl and xylazine — known as 'tranq' — that led to Harris' overdose death in February. Purvis is also being charged with distribution of a controlled substance and use of a communication device to commit a felony involving controlled substances. In his obituary, Harris was described as a chef and graduate of the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. 'John Mark never met a stranger and had a way of caring for those who crossed his path,' his obituary read. 'Whether it was bandaging a wound, trips to the airport, or a place to lay their heads for a time, he was willing to lend a hand. 'He loved fiercely and would do anything he could for one of his friends.' In May, Purvis announced the death of her teenage son, Weston, at age 16. While an official cause of death has not been made public, Weston had battled several medical conditions including diabetes. 'This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston, has passed away. He was only 16 years old,' Purvis wrote on Facebook. '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. 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. '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 to June 2, 2025.' Weston was born during the first season of 16 And Pregnant. His father Weston Lewis Gosa Sr, who had been Purvis' boyfriend at the time, shared his own heartbreaking tribute. 'You'll forever be my lil boy,' Gosa wrote. '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 six years or so. Fly high baby boy, daddy loves you more than you could have ever known.'
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis missed funeral of her teen son after ‘showing up when the service had started'
The star of 16 And Pregnant Whitney Purvis reportedly missed her son Weston Jr's funeral, after revealing at the beginning of the month he'd died tragically at the age of just 16. She had him with then-boyfriend Weston Gosa during season 1 of the MTV reality TV show, in an on-off relationship in which they also had a younger son River, now 11. A source said she was turned away from the service at a Georgia funeral home on Saturday after being told by Sosa it would begin at 4pm, but it had already started at 2pm. The contact told TMZ when Whitney arrived she was told the service had already started, and she wasn't on the guest list. She was reportedly told leave the premises by funeral home staff, and no one from her side of the family was allowed in. But Gosa disputed this account, and told TMZ he told everyone including Whitney the viewing was at 2pm and the service at 4pm. He claimed he'd called Whitney to invite her, but said the event was tightly controlled with a rigid guest list. Gosa said Whitney arrived after 4.15pm when the service was underway and the doors were locked. He claimed the funeral director told her she was too late, which sparked a huge row. He said Whitney began messaging him around 5.10pm and called him 'evil' for keeping her out. He denied she wasn't invited and claimed her mom, aunt, and uncle did attend. Weston Sr added that on compassionate grounds, he and Weston Jr's stepmom Amy had purchased a separate urn of the boy's ashes for Whitney to keep. Whitney revealed his death in a Facebook post on June 2, 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 don't understand.' Amy Gosa shared the same day that 'we got up this morning around 7am and tried to wake him up, he was not breathing,' noting he 'had several health issues as well as diabetes.' Weston Sr has since revealed the boy died of natural causes, according to his death certificate. Whitney added in another post: '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.' '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 said Weston was born during the first season of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, to Whitney's boyfriend at the time, Weston Lewis Gosa. While the show ultimately spawned MTV's Teen Mom franchise, Whitney was one of just two moms not picked to appear in that show, along with Ebony Jackson. Weston Owen Gosa Jr. was born April 2, 2009, with Whitney giving birth to their second son River in 2014, just before they split up again. Whitney ultimately lost custody of both sons to Weston Sr., and she was arrested last year for failing to make child support payments. Weston Sr. has been arrested multiple times as well for driving on a suspended license, while both Whitney and Weston Sr. were arrested for smashing electronics in 2012.
7NEWS
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Reality TV star Whitney Purvis announces death of son Weston, 16, in heartbreaking tribute to teenager
Reality TV star Whitney Purvis has announced the death of her teenage son, Weston, at age 16. Purvis, who gained a legion of fans on the MTV show 16 And Pregnant, announced the death of her son on Monday, US time. Weston's cause of death was not publicly disclosed. However, he did suffer from diabetes. 'This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston, has passed away. He was only 16 years old,' Purvis wrote on Facebook. '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. 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. '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.' Purvis confirmed an autopsy will be carried out. Weston was born during the first season of 16 And Pregnant. His father Weston Lewis Gosa Sr, who had been Purvis' boyfriend at the time, shared his own heartbreaking tribute. 'You'll forever be my lil boy,' Gosa wrote. '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 six years or so. Fly high baby boy, daddy loves you more than you could have ever known.' Purvis, who gave birth to a second son, River, in 2014, has received an outpouring of support from followers. 'Praying for you girl, sorry for your loss,' one person wrote online. 'Whitney, I am so sorry. We love you girl, and just know you've got an army behind you. We are literally here at any time,' another follower wrote. And someone else said: 'Whitney, my entire soul aches for you ... I know he was so precious to you. Love you and praying big for you and your family.'
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis shares heartbreaking tribute to teen son after his mysterious death
The 16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis paid tribute to her late son Weston in a heartbreaking post shared to Instagram on Tuesday. The 33-year-old reality star remembered her son after his death on Monday at just 16 years old. She posted a photo of herself and Weston when he was just a baby to accompany the message. 'I will always cherish our memories together, the songs you use to love, your laugh, the phases you would go through, the little dolphin noise you use to do when you were younger, your smile, your jokes, the first day of school, playing with you, your first time swimming, making crafts, how you would dance in your crib to the law and order svu theme song, being a great big brother, the first time I held you and the last hug I gave you [sic],' Whitney recalled in a tender rush of memories. 'I love you, Weston more than words could ever describe. Rest in peace, my beautiful boy,' she concluded somberly. In her throwback photo, she she beamed jubilantly while holding little Weston in her arms. The 16 And Pregnant star Whitney Purvis, 33, paid tribute to her late son Weston in a heartbreaking post shared to Instagram on Tuesday. The 16-year-old boy was reported to have died on Monday He looked adorable with his wild, spiky hair, and he gazed sweetly into the camera with his piercing eyes. So far, Weston's cause of death has not been revealed, though Purvis confirmed through a Facebook post on Monday that her, 'beautiful son, Weston' had died 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 don't understand,' she said. Weston's stepmother Amy Gosa also confirmed Weston's passing in a Facebook post, adding an autopsy will be done. She said that Weston was found unresponsive in his bed early in the morning. '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. Gosa noted that Weston had dealt with 'several health issues' throughout his life, including '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 don't understand,' Whitney wrote on Monday Whitney's initial 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. Whitney added in another post, '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.' Weston was born during the first season of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, to Whitney's boyfriend at the time, Weston Lewis Gosa. While the show ultimately spawned MTV's Teen Mom franchise, Whitney was one of just two moms not picked to appear in that show, along with Ebony Jackson. Weston Owen Gosa Jr. was born April 2, 2009, with Whitney giving birth to their second son River in 2014, just before they split up again. Whitney ultimately lost custody of both sons to Weston Sr., and she was arrested last year for failing to make child support payments. Weston Sr. has been arrested multiple times as well for driving on a suspended license, while both Whitney and Weston Sr. were arrested for smashing electronics in 2012.
