Peterson shared the heartbreaking news Saturday. "The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Lauri Peterson's son, Joshua-Michael Waring, has died.

Lauri Peterson's son reportedly shot a man in his torso. Lauri Peterson's son, Josh Waring, is suspected of attempted murder. Throughout Peterson's time on The Real Housewives of Orange County, fans watched as Waring struggled with drug use and now, eight years after she left the show to focus on her marriage to George Peterson and her kids, Waring is back behind bars.

Lauri Peterson recently enjoyed a special Mother's Day with her son's biological daughter.

Lauri Peterson and her husband were nearly empty nesters before they adopted the young daughter of her son.