Robert Cosby Jr., son of Mary Cosby, a cast member of the U.S. reality show 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,' has died. He was 23.
On the 25th (local time), U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that Robert Cosby Jr. was found dead on Feb. 23. Salt Lake City police said, "We responded to an overdose call, but the incident was turned into a death investigation."
Shortly after the news broke, Mary Cosby shared her feelings directly on social media. She said, "My beloved son Robert Jr. has been called by the Lord," and added, "My heart hurts, but I take comfort in knowing he is now at peace. Please pray for us during this time of sorrow."
The Cosby familys attorney, Clinton Simms, also said, "Robert Sr. and Mary are finding it hard to accept the sudden death of their beloved son," and added, "They are trying to make sense of how a young, vibrant child left so quickly." He went on to say, "The family is in deep mourning and asks for privacy."
Andy Cohen also expressed his condolences, saying, "This is every parent's worst nightmare. My deepest sympathies go out to Mary and her family."
Last November, Robert Jr. was going through personal difficulties after his wife, Alexsiana Smokov, filed for divorce. The two were married privately in a Utah court in August 2022 and had been married for about three years.
His drug addiction issues were also revealed on the show. In season 6, filmed in early 2025, Robert confessed that even after completing a 30-day rehabilitation program he felt "recovery had stalled" and was still struggling. A relapse was later disclosed on the show.
He also had a difficult time with legal issues. On the season 6 reunion broadcast last January, Mary Cosby tearfully said, "My son was arrested for violating a restraining order filed by his ex-wife's family." At the time she said, "I thought having my son in jail was better than him being dead," which moved viewers deeply.
Robert Jr. was released on Feb. 3 after roughly two months in custody. His attorney told People in an interview that "the client expressed deep remorse for past actions and acknowledged they were wrong judgments."
Mary Cosby had refused in-person visits while her son was incarcerated, but she said she spoke with him daily and that her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., sent him books. At the time, Andy Cohen reported that his sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 2026.
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