‘RHOC’ Alum Lauri Peterson’s Son Josh Waring Dead at 35 … Suspected Fentanyl Overdose
‘RHOC’ Alum Lauri Peterson’s Son Josh Waring Dead at 35 … Suspected Fentanyl Overdose
Lauri Peterson’s son, Josh Waring, passed away at the age of 35 on March 31.
The former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, 63, shared the news of his death on April 6 via Instagram, expressing, “It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday.”
Accompanying images spanning Waring’s life – from childhood snapshots to moments with his daughter, Kennady – Peterson penned a poignant message reflecting on his life and untimely demise.
“No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss,” she expressed, acknowledging that “every fiber in my body hurts.”
Lauri Peterson continued, expressing that Waring “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,” she wrote. “Even during adult hardship, Josh continued to maintain his sense of humor, continued to be optimistic, continued to be kind to others, defended those that were unable to defend themselves and continued to love his family so so much!”
Reflecting on his years as a father, she wrote that he, “received the most joy, pride and purpose through his daughter Kennedy Waring and watching her grow and thrive over the years,” and thanked those who “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,” she continued. “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.”
“Josh I love you so much and I will miss you terribly!” Peterson continued. “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.”
In recent years, Waring garnered attention for his legal issues, notably pleading guilty to a 2022 drug charge involving possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to court documents. He received a two-year prison sentence as a result.
RHOC fans are aware that Josh had been grappling with drug addiction since his teenage years, with heroin being his substance of choice. Tragically, many suspect his death was the result of a drug overdose.
Prior to this, Waring served four years in prison for attempted murder after shooting Daniel Lopez outside a sober living home in 2016. Lopez survived the incident.
Peterson addressed her son’s legal struggles on social media in 2018, claiming he had been framed by law enforcement.
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