Mary Cosby Remembers Late Son Robert Cosby Jr.

The Bravoverse remains to be reeling over the surprising lack of Mary Cosby‘s 23-year-old son, Robert Cosby Jr. In keeping with earlier studies from The Blast, Robert was discovered lifeless by Salt Lake Metropolis law enforcement officials in late February 2026 after responding to a possible overdose.

Mary Cosby spoke overtly about her son’s wrestle with dependancy on earlier episodes of Bravo’s “Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis.” In a single emotional scene, the pair broke down in tears after discussing the challenges Robert had been dealing with.

Mary, who’s been one of many OG solid members of “RHOSLC” since 2020, has been an open guide since becoming a member of the Bravo household. Over the past six seasons, the Utah native gave viewers an in-depth look into her life as a pastor, First Girl, mom, and spouse.

In earlier episodes, Mary spoke candidly about a few of her household struggles, together with challenges in her marriage and as a father or mother to Robert. Regardless of that, Mary informed her co-stars she’d stay dedicated to serving to her son turn into the most effective individual he might be.

Sadly, Robert handed away from a possible overdose in late February 2026, sending a wave of disappointment via Bravo watchers. Whereas Mary initially posted about her tragic loss on Instagram, saying Robert had been “referred to as dwelling to the Lord,” she shared one other put up within the early hours of February 28, 2026.

“I’ll miss you, bubs,” she captioned a throwback picture of herself and Robert. “#Godfirst, #Love, #Endlessly,” she added.

The information of Robert’s dying hit some “RHOSLC” watchers laborious, contemplating the 23-year-old beforehand spoke together with his mom about his dependancy struggles in a season 5 episode that moved many to tears.

After admitting to taking medication reminiscent of Xanax to assist him “sit back,” Robert then informed his mom that he makes use of medication to assist him really feel one thing. “I simply took half to relax me out, after which I had an Adderall to stability out the Xanax. … Once I get excessive, it is like including seasoning to [my life],” he mentioned.

At one other level in that dialog, Robert shared that his physique received so used to the medication that he needed to take extra to attempt to really feel a sliver of what he used to.

“Then, I began doing Xanax with Acid, after which Molly with Xanax. I actually like Xanax, so I combine it with every little thing. Xanax and cocaine. You recognize the common 30mg Oxys? I seen … this was, like, a turning level for me. I used to be taking 10 without delay, and I could not even really feel it,” he mentioned.

In an October 2025 interview with Us Weekly, Mary mentioned her shifting scene with Robert and admitted that she was “actually shocked” to study he’d been struggling so intensely with medication. She then defined that she felt like a failure, assuming she’d missed one thing in his childhood that will have led him to make use of substances.

Whereas stunned, Mary mentioned that she relied on her religion to get her via. “I want God for that sort of assist and that sort of assist to get me via,” she mentioned. “As a result of my exams and trials and my journey in life [are] method, method greater than I make it out to be, so I want the upper assist.”

Throughout that interview, Mary additionally revealed that whereas Robert had a “little setback,” she was hopeful he’d discover his method.

In keeping with The Blast, Mary’s Bravo friends have been rallying round her throughout this troublesome time.

Andy Cohen took a second to supply his condolences throughout an episode of “Watch What Occurs Stay,” saying he was sending “all my love” to Mary and her household.

“This devastatingly unhappy information is each father or mother’s worst nightmare. My coronary heart breaks for Mary. I’ll all the time respect getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr.,” he added.