{"id":2300173,"date":"2026-02-25T22:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2300173"},"modified":"2026-02-25T22:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:48:38","slug":"rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-dead-at-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-dead-at-23\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;RHOSLC&#8217; star Mary Cosby&#8217;s son, Robert Jr., dead at 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cReal Housewives of Salt Lake City\u201d star Mary Cosby\u2019s son, Robert Cosby Jr., <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/celebrity-news\/celebrity-deaths-2026-actors-singers-and-stars-we-lost-this-year\/\">has died<\/a>. He was 23.<\/p>\n<p>He was found dead after officers \u201cresponded to an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/911-audio-reveals-harrowing-details-of-mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-death\/\">overdose call<\/a> that turned into a death investigation\u201d on Feb. 23, a Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after news broke of her son\u2019s death, Mary <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosby-reacts-to-son-robert-jr-s-death\/\">spoke out<\/a>, saying she knows \u201che is finally at peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God\u2019s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow,\u201d the reality star\u00a0wrote <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVMa2VJkTnJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>\u201cReal Housewives of Salt Lake City\u201d star Mary Cosby\u2019s son, Robert Cosby Jr., died at the age of 23. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/mary_m_cosby<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department told Page Six he was found dead after officers \u201cresponded to an overdose call that turned into a death investigation\u201d on Monday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Cosby family\u2019s attorney, Clinton Simms, also exclusively tells Page Six, \u201cRobert Sr. and Mary Cosby are mourning the loss of their beloved son, Robert Clinton Cosby, Jr.\u00a0His untimely passing is hard to comprehend, and the Cosbys are struggling to understand how someone so young and full of life could be gone so soon.\u00a0Robert Jr.\u2019s warm spirit, humor and kind heart will be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis loss is sudden, and the family asks for privacy during this difficult time,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>TMZ was the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-dead-at-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first to report<\/a> on the death.<\/p>\n<p>Bravo\u2019s head honcho, Andy Cohen, publicly gave his condolences, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bravoandy\/post\/DVMTfviAWQi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing via Instagram Threads<\/a>, \u201cDevastatingly sad news out of SLC. This is every parent\u2019s worst nightmare. My heart is broken for Mary, and I am sending all my love to her and Robert Sr.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Robert Jr. died after his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/26\/celebrity-news\/mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-s-wife-files-for-divorce-as-he-sits-in-jail-following-his-latest-arrest\/\">filed for divorce<\/a> after three years of marriage in November. The exes secretly tied the knot at a Utah courthouse in August 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Robert\u2019s struggle with drugs was featured in the Bravo show, including during Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Robert died after his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, seen here, filed for divorce in November. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>At the time, he was also arrested for allegedly violating a restraining order put in place by Smokoff\u2019s family. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/the-daily-dish\/mary-cosby-emotional-update-on-son-robert-jr-after-rehab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In one episode<\/a>, Robert confessed to his mom that he was \u201cat a standstill\u201d\u00a0in his recovery after finishing a 30-day rehab program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not in that dark place, but, like, it\u2019s still there, if that makes sense,\u201d he said, explaining that it\u2019s challenging not to do something ritually anymore.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/the-daily-dish\/mary-cosby-disappointed-robert-cosby-jr-recovery-setback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Later that season<\/a>, it was revealed that Robert had relapsed. <\/p>\n<p>Robert also had a history of run-ins with the law, which Mary shed light on during the Season 6 reunion in January.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/the-daily-dish\/mary-cosby-talks-son-robert-jr-arrest-life-in-jail-awaiting-sentencing-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During the episode<\/a>, the Bravolebrity emotionally revealed that her son was arrested in November and was serving time in jail after allegedly violating a restraining order put in place by Alexiana\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Robert was released from jail earlier this month.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>He had a history of drug abuse. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201c[Her family] filed a restraining order against him, and he went back anyway, thinking that she want[ed] him to come back and save her,\u201d Mary said. \u201cI don\u2019t know where he\u2019s getting that from \u2026 delusional.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not worried about him,\u201d Mary said, while visibly upset. \u201cI know he\u2019s somewhere where he\u2019s not using.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt some point, I have to step back so that he can learn and he can make his own decisions, and unfortunately, he\u2019s learning the hard way. But I\u2019m OK with it \u2026 And <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosby-feared-son-robert-jr-would-die-just-months-before-his-death\/\">I\u2019d rather him be there than dead<\/a>, you know?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mary shared that she refused to visit Robert in jail and look at him from behind the glass.<\/p>\n<p>However, she assured viewers that she and Robert talked every day on the phone and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., was sending him \u201ca lot of books.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Robert has opened up about his struggles on \u201cRHOSLC.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>He went to rehab last year. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the time, Cohen shared that Robert\u2019s sentencing was scheduled for February 2026. <\/p>\n<p>Robert, who <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/03\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-pleads-guilty-to-trespassing-and-assault-remains-in-jail-until-next-year\/\">pleaded guilty<\/a>, was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/04\/celebrity-news\/mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-released-from-jail-after-2-months\/\">released from jail<\/a> after two months on Feb. 3.<\/p>\n<p>His lawyer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/mary-cosby-son-robert-jr-released-from-jail-after-2-months-11899943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told People<\/a> that he had \u201cexpress[ed] deep regret regarding his prior actions and acknowledges that his past behavior demonstrates poor judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA\u2019s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cReal Housewives of Salt Lake City\u201d star Mary Cosby\u2019s son, Robert Cosby Jr., has died. He was 23. He was found dead after officers \u201cresponded to an overdose call that turned into a death investigation\u201d on Feb. 23, a Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday. 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