Lauri Peterson has been praised for fighting "alongside" her son Josh Waring in his battle with addiction before his death at the age of 35.
Ashley Zarlin, the daughter of Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri, has confirmed her brother was in the "relentless grip of addiction" before his death on Easter Sunday.
Ashley praised her mum for her "unwavering love and tireless efforts" to support her brother and called for healthcare reform after he was "failed" several times before his death.The Real Housewives of Orange County star Lauri confirmed the devastating news of her son's death on social media yesterday.
Adding her own tribute, Ashley wrote: "On Easter Sunday, I lost my brother to the relentless grip of addiction. It's a disease that distorts and destroys, leaving behind shattered dreams and broken hearts. "He was brilliant and had limitless potential, but addiction veered him off course.
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