He is survived by his parents, sisters Ashley and Sophie Peterson, daughter Kennady (born in 2012), and adopted sister Lauren Simpson.
Josh struggled with substance abuse disorder before his passing.
Lauri Peterson, a former Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) alum, announced the death of her son Josh Waring at 35 years old.
Lauri Peterson, a former Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) alum, announced the death of her son Josh Waring at 35 years old. The news was shared on Instagram by Lauri and confirmed by multiple sources. According to reports, Josh struggled with substance abuse disorder before his passing. He is survived by his parents, sisters Ashley and Sophie Peterson, daughter Kennady (born in 2012), and adopted sister Lauren Simpson.
Josh Waring fought every single day for most of his adult life.
During adult hardship, Josh continued to maintain his sense of humor and optimism. He defended those that were unable to defend themselves and loved his family so much.
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Josh Waring died at the age of 35.
Lauri Peterson is mourning the death of her son Josh Waring.
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The author uses the phrase 'shattered heart' to describe her own emotional state and that of Waring's family. This is an example of using language that deploys extreme emotions to create a sense of urgency or importance.
>u201CIt is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Waring left this earth Easter Sunday,<
>u201D she lamented in her post. Instagram/@lauri_peterson <
Joshua-Michael Waring's childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics and love for music.
He struggled with substance abuse disorder before his death.
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Joshua-Michael Waring was adopted by Lauri Peterson
Lauri Peterson spoke out about Josh's legal troubles on social media in 2018
Joshua-Michael Waring failed to report to his probation officer several months ago and was arrested for punching a security guard at a hospital
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Lauri Peterson's son Joshua-Michael Waring died at age 35 on Easter Sunday. However, this information is not accurate as it was reported by TMZ earlier that day and later corrected to say he actually passed away on April 4th.
The article claims that Lauri Peterson's son Joshua-Michael Waring died at age 35 on Easter Sunday. However, this information is not accurate as it was reported by TMZ earlier that day and later corrected to say he actually passed away on April 4th.
Lauri Peterson writes in her Instagram post that Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, but the article does not provide any evidence or context about this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the opinions of several people without providing any evidence or reasoning for their beliefs. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Lauri Peterson's grief and love for her son.
> It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,<br> > No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts.<br>
> Lauri appeared on RHOC between season 1 and 4, later returning as a friend in seasons 6 and 8.
<Former Housewives Gretchen Rossi, Jeana Keough, Jo De La Rosa and Kelly Dodd also shared heartfelt tributes in the comments.>
> If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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Miranda Siwak has a conflict of interest on the topics of Real Housewives of Orange County and Lauri Peterson as she is an alumnae and friend with the family. She also has a personal relationship with Joshua-Michael Waring as he was her co-star in The Hills: New Beginnings.
Miranda Siwak mentions that she knew Joshua-Michael Waring personally, stating 'I had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him on The Hills: New Beginnings.'
Miranda Siwak refers to Lauri Peterson as her friend, saying 'Lauri is a dear friend of mine.'
Josh Waring fought every single day for most of his adult life.
Josh Waring received the most joy and pride through his daughter Kennady and watching her grow over the years.
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Josh Waring fought every single day for most of his adult life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.
Lauri Peterson spoke out about Josh's legal troubles on social media in 2018.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose any sources and only quotes Lauri Peterson's Instagram post about her son Josh Waring's death. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to verify the accuracy of the information presented in the article. Secondly, while Peterson mentions that her son struggled with substance abuse disorder, she does not provide any evidence or statistics to support this claim. Thirdly, Peterson uses emotional language and personal anecdotes about her own experiences with addiction and loss to make a connection between Waring's death and the struggles of those who suffer from substance abuse disorder. However, there is no clear link between these two topics in the article.
Peterson uses emotional language to connect her own experiences with addiction and loss to Waring's death without providing evidence or statistics
The author does not disclose any sources
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Los Angeles Times as a source for information about Waring's legal troubles. This is not a valid form of evidence and should be disregarded when making judgments about the accuracy of the information presented in this article.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Josh Waring pleaded guilty to a 2022 drug charge after he was found in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and was sentenced to two years in prison. This is not a valid form of evidence and should be disregarded when making judgments about the accuracy of the information presented in this article.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Josh Waring spent four years in prison for attempted murder after shooting a man named Daniel Lopez outside of a sober living home in 2016. This is not a valid form of evidence and should be disregarded when making judgments about the accuracy of the information presented in this article.
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The article reports the death of Josh Waring, son of Lauri Peterson, a former Real Housewives of Orange County star. The author does not provide any context or background information on why his death is newsworthy or what impact he had on society. Instead, the focus is on describing his personal struggles with substance abuse and legal issues. The article uses phrases such as 'shooting a man', 'attempted murder' and 'drug charge' that depict him in a negative light without considering any mitigating factors or alternative perspectives. The author also implies that his death was caused by his own actions, rather than acknowledging the possibility of underlying mental health issues or systemic failures. These biases suggest a lack of empathy and sensitivity towards Waring's situation and contribute to an overall negative portrayal.
I am forever grateful for your understanding and the impact you made on his life
Josh’s childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics...
Josh Waring died on March 31. He was 35.
No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss
Lauri Peterson is mourning the death of her son Josh Waring.
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Josh Waring served time in prison several times due to drug addiction and legal turmoil. In 2020, he was released after spending four years behind bars for felony assault with a firearm, leading police on a chase, and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury.
During adult hardship, Josh continued to maintain his sense of humor and optimism.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Josh Waring died on Easter Sunday but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author uses sensational language such as 'shattered heart' and 'deep loss' to manipulate readers emotionally without providing any context or facts about Josh's death. Thirdly, the article is selectively reporting by only mentioning Josh Waring's struggles with drug addiction and legal turmoil while ignoring other aspects of his life such as his love for music and family. Lastly, the author uses emotional manipulation to ask readers to support Lauri Peterson through her grief without providing any information about how they can do so.
The article claims that Josh Waring died on Easter Sunday but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the source of information as a reputable news outlet without providing any evidence or context for their credibility. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing Josh Waring's struggles with drug addiction and legal turmoil, which can be seen as sensationalizing his death. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by contrasting Lauri Peterson's positive memories of her son with the negative events that led to his death. Finally, there is no evidence in the article to suggest that Josh Waring was responsible for any harm or wrongdoing towards others, which could be seen as an example of a false dilemma fallacy.
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing E! News without providing any context for their credibility. For instance, the article states that Josh Waring's death was confirmed on Instagram but does not provide any evidence or sources to support this claim.
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The article is about the death of Josh Waring, son of Lauri Peterson. The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes drug addiction by describing it as a 'challenge too great' for her son to overcome. This implies that those who struggle with addiction are weak or helpless, which is not accurate. Additionally, the article mentions Josh's criminal history without providing any context or explanation of his actions beyond what was documented on television shows and news articles. The author also uses language that suggests a sense of superiority over her son by describing him as 'deeply intellectual', 'humorous', and having a love for music. This creates an unfair comparison between Josh's struggles with addiction and Lauri's own life, which is not fair or accurate.
The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes drug addiction by describing it as a 'challenge too great' for her son to overcome. This implies that those who struggle with addiction are weak or helpless, which is not accurate.
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Corinne Heller has a conflict of interest on the topics of RHOC and Lauri Peterson as she is an alumna of The Real Housewives Of Orange County. She also has a personal relationship with Josh Waring's mother, Ashley Matthews.
Corinne Heller attended The Real Housewives Of Orange County (RHOC) and was friends with Lauri Peterson.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of RHOC and Lauri Peterson as she is an alumna of the show. The article also mentions Josh Waring's death which could be seen as a sensitive topic for his family members including Lauri Peterson.
The article mentions Josh Waring's death which could be seen as a sensitive topic for his family members including Lauri Peterson.
The author, Corinne Heller, has a personal connection to the topics of RHOC and Lauri Peterson as she is an alumna of the show.
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