of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson is mourning the loss of her son Josh Waring, who has passed away at the age of 35. The former star shared the heart-wrenching news on
Social Media with a statement that conveyed her profound grief. Taking to , she expressed her sorrow with the words: "It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday. "No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts. Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great. Josh’s childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics,
SNOW boarding, body boarding mountain hikes, reading,
Friends and his love for
music." Lauri went on to explain that although Josh had tough times, he "continued to maintain his sense of humor" and to be kind to others. Lauri continued: "He received the most joy, pride and purpose through his daughter Kennady and watching her grow and thrive over the years. Thank you to all of the people that have tried to help Josh along the way. I am witness to many Angels on earth. Not everyone understands those suffering from substance abuse disorder, but I am forever grateful for your understanding and the impact you made on his life. I also thank those who have supported me through this journey and offering kind words of encouragement by sharing their stories of living with substance abuse disorder and the many parents that have shared their stories over the years with me about the children they have sadly lost due to this illness." She concluded by sharing her love of her son and explaining she will miss him terribly. "I will forever be your 'Mama Bear & Mama Dukes' and every time the clock turns to 11:11, I will expect your call to tell me to make a wish! What will I wish for now? My heart is with you and I pray you have found the peace that you so deserve. Heaven has gained the coolest angel and you have gained your freedom at last sweet boy. Love always and forever, Mom." All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated
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