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The cause of death of ‘RHOC’ star Lauri Peterson’s son Josh Waring revealed
It’s been almost five months since the star of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Lauri Peterson announced the death of her son, Josh Waring …and TMZ has discovered what caused his death.
The Orange County California Sheriff-Coroner’s Department tells TMZ that the Bravo personality’s late son died from the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and olanzapine — with the death officially ruled “accidental.”
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Lauri hinted that drugs may have played a role in Josh’s death when she announced his death on Instagram in April.
As TMZ previously reported… LP shared with her followers that her son died on Easter Sunday, after battling his addiction battle “every day for most of his adult life.”
She continued… “Even through the hardships of adulthood, Josh kept his sense of humor, stayed optimistic, stayed kind to others, defended those who couldn’t defend themselves, and continued to love his family so much!”
Lauri was an original cast member of ‘RHOC’, appearing in seasons 1 through 4 before leaving the reality show following Josh’s 2008 arrest for heroin possession.
Josh is survived by his daughter, Kennedywho adopted Lauri in 2015.
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On Mother’s Day, Lauri reflected on Josh’s hardships on Instagram, telling her followers she wished things had been easier for her son.
She added… “I feel all the feelings you are experiencing. I’m learning that sadness never goes away, but you have to learn to live around that gaping hole in your heart.’
Josh was only 35 years old.
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