Authorities in Orange County, California have released the cause of death for Josh Waring, the son of The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson.
Waring, who was 35 at the time of his death on March 31, died as result of a combination of fentanyl, methamphetamine and olanzapine, officials with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department told TMZ Thursday.
Officials ruled that Waring’s death was ruled ‘accidental,’ according to the outlet.
Peterson, 63, made the heartbreaking announcement in regards to her son’s death on her Instagram account April 6.
‘It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,’ said Peterson. ‘No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts.
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Authorities in Orange County, California have released the cause of death for Josh Waring, 35, the son of The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson, 63
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Waring, who was 35 at the time of his death on March 31, died as result of a combination of fentanyl, methamphetamine and olanzapine, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department
‘Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.’
Peterson wrote that her son’s ‘childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics, snowboarding, body boarding, mountain hikes, reading, friends and his love for music.’
She said that ‘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!’
Waring’s sister Ashley Zarlin took to Instagram April 6 with a series of images of her and her sibling throughout the years, saying that she lost her ‘brother to the relentless grip of addiction.’
She added, ‘It’s a disease that distorts and destroys, leaving behind shattered dreams and broken hearts.’
Zarlin credited Peterson for her ‘unwavering love and tireless efforts to support’ Waring amid his addiction battle, adding that she wishes she ‘could have done more, been more, to help him find his way back to the light.’
Zarlin added, ‘He was brilliant and had limitless potential, but addiction veered him off course.
‘My heart aches for the lost opportunities for us to grow together as adults, to share laughter and dreams, the conversations that we will never get to have, and the dreams that will be left unfulfilled.’
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Peterson, 63, made the heartbreaking announcement in regards to her son’s death on her Instagram account April 6. Pictured in 2018
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Peterson said her son’s ‘childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics, snowboarding, body boarding, mountain hikes, reading, friends and his love for music’
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Peterson, an original member of the Bravo reality series, was pictured in 2015
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Waring’s sister Ashley Zarlin took to Instagram with a series of images of her and her sibling throughout the years, saying that she lost her ‘brother to the relentless grip of addiction’
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Lauri, who adopted Waring’s daughter Kennady nine years ago, took to Instagram Friday with an image of her granddaughter celebrating an educational milestone
Waring, who dealt with a number of legal issues throughout the years, was survived by his daughter Kennady, 12; parents Lauri and George Peterson; and sisters Ashley and Sophie.
Lauri, who adopted Kennady nine years ago, took to Instagram Friday with an image of her granddaughter celebrating an educational milestone.
‘Official Middle Schooler for @kennadykaydence and she is bringing her sass to 6th grade!’ said Lauri, who had appeared on the first four seasons of RHOC. ‘So thankful for this bright light who keeps me moving forward! I hope you have the best year!
‘Papa and I are so incredibly proud of you! We love you so much and all that you bring to our lives! Xoxo.’