RHOSLC’s Mary Cosby breaks silence after son Robert dies at 23

real housewives of salt lake city Star mary cosby Breaks her silence after son’s death Robert Cosby Jr.‘s untimely death.

“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called into the home of the Lord,” Mary, 53, told us US Weekly Wednesday, February 25th. “While our hearts are aching, we take comfort in God’s promises and know He finally has peace. We thank you for your prayers and trust the Lord to guide us through this sad time.”

Earlier Wednesday, a spokesman for the Salt Lake City Police Department told us They responded to an overdose dispatch on Monday, February 23 at 6:14 p.m. Robert found dead upon the arrival of authorities. He was 23 years old that year.

The cause of death has not been made public. The death investigation is currently “open and active,” according to local law enforcement.

Mary shared her only child with her husband robert cosby sr.. Bravolebrity opened up about Robert Jr.’s battle with substance abuse during his tenure. RHOSLC.

“I was taking Xanax,” Robert, then 21, told Mary in the November 2024 episode. “I just spent half the time calming myself down, and then I took Adderall to balance out the alprazolam. … When I’m high, it’s like adding spice to (my life).”

He continued, “At first, I thought, ‘I’m going to stick to natural things.'” Then, I went to a party and someone gave me Xanax. I started buying it. Then, I started doing Xanax with Acid, and then Molly with Xanax. I really like Xanax so I mix it with everything. Alprazolam and cocaine. Do you know about regular Oxys 30 mg? I noticed…this was a turning point for me. I took 10 tablets at once and I couldn’t even feel it. “

Mary was undoubtedly shocked by her son’s confession and tried to offer support and help.

“It really shocked me,” Mary Exclusive story US Weekly exist Right-handed photoLCD display Actors’ October 2025 cover story. “I immediately started blaming myself because I thought, ‘You can’t judge him, his life and his choices.'”

She added at the time, “I don’t believe in judging people. I’m just not a judge. I don’t like judging people and I don’t like doing it. … If he was open enough to tell me something so important, why should I judge? I had no choice but to sit there and take it and accept it and hope that I could help him.”

According to Mary, her son is “doing really well” after opening up about his addiction.

“I can honestly sit here and say he’s doing a great job,” Mary told us opened up about her son’s journey to sobriety, revealing Robert Jr. has “had a little setback” but hopes to “(stay) good.”

In 2025, Robert Jr. checked into an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and a few months later, he was arrested for violating a protective order.

“I’m happy. I’m in a good place. I’m not worried about him,” Mary said, tearing up as she talked about Robert Jr.’s incarceration. Right-handed photoLCD display The Season 6 reunion aired last month. “I know he’s not being used somewhere. At some point, I have to step back so he can learn, he can make his own decisions, and unfortunately, he’s learning the hard way.”

Robert Jr. admitted the charges, get out of jail Early February.

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).