Mary Cosby’s son Robert Cosby Jr. dies at 23 after suspected overdose, police investigating

Robert Cosby Jr., the son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, has died in Utah. He was only 23 years old. Police said they got a call on Monday about a possible drug overdose. When officers reached the place, they found him dead.

The real cause of his death is not confirmed yet because doctors are still checking. His mother, Mary Cosby, shared a message on Instagram. She said her son was “called home to the Lord” and is now at peace. She also thanked people for prayers and said her faith is helping her during this sad time.

Death investigation news of Mary Cosby

Robert’s problems with mental health and drug addiction were shown in recent seasons of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, according to NBC News. Earlier this month, he had just come out of jail after he said he was guilty of assault and breaking a protective order. He had more than a dozen charges from incidents between September and November linked to violating stay-away orders from his wife Alexiana Smokoff.


Mary Cosby is an original cast member of the Salt Lake City version of the Bravo “Real Housewives” franchise. In Season 5, Mary spoke openly about worrying about her son’s behavior and later learned he had a drug addiction. During an emotional TV conversation, Robert said he started using drugs at age 16. He admitted using many substances including Xanax, Adderall, cocaine, and acid. He told his mother he felt like “a stain” and felt the world was not for him.

Rehab and family support

After that talk, he went to rehab, which Mary later confirmed to viewers. Mary said they shared their story publicly hoping it might help at least one person. Her fellow cast members praised her for supporting her son and getting him help. The network also shared addiction help resources during the episodes, as stated by NBC News.

At the Season 6 reunion last month, Mary Cosby said she felt safer when her son was in jail because he was not using drugs there. She also said she had to step back and let him learn from his own choices. Cast member Whitney Rose shared a broken-heart emoji after hearing the news of his death. Co-star Lisa Barlow posted prayers and support for the Cosby family. Executive producer Andy Cohen called the news “devastatingly sad” and said it is every parent’s worst nightmare.

FAQs

Q1. Who was the son of Mary Cosby who died?

Robert Cosby Jr. was the 23-year-old son of reality TV star Mary Cosby.

Q2. What is the cause of Robert Cosby Jr.’s death?

Police say it may be an overdose, but the final cause is still under investigation.