RHOC Alum Lauri Peterson’s Son, Josh, Passes Away After Struggles with Addiction
Lauri, an original cast member of RHOC, had appeared with Ashley, Josh, and their sister Sophie on the Bravo reality show before she left the series in 2013. The show depicted Josh’s battle with addiction and his legal troubles in the first four seasons between 2006 and 2009.
Josh spent four years in prison for assault until his release in 2020. In 2022, he was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges, with credit given for 106 days in custody. Earlier this year, he was arrested for allegedly punching a security guard at a hospital.
“My mom’s unwavering love and tireless efforts to support him will forever be etched in my heart,” Ashley wrote. “She fought alongside him, never giving up on the belief that he could overcome this demon. I wish for a different outcome with every part of my being. I wish I could have done more to help him find his way back to the light. As I mourn his loss, I hold onto the memories of who he truly was, before addiction took him away. My little brother.”