{"id":2300594,"date":"2026-02-26T04:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2300594"},"modified":"2026-02-26T04:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:09:22","slug":"real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-original-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-cosby-jr-dies-age-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-original-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-cosby-jr-dies-age-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City original star Mary Cosby\u2019s son Robert Cosby Jr dies age 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"ArticleContent\">\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby says her \u201cheart is aching\u201d after her son Robert Cosby Jr died at the age of 23 following an opioid overdose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Police were called to Mary\u2019s Utah home just before 6pm on Monday, where Robert was found \u201cnot conscious\u201d and \u201cnot breathing\u201d, according to police dispatch audio obtained by People.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The audio also revealed Robert was given one dose of Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray used to reverse life-endangering opioid overdoses, as he was in a \u201cfull arrest\/medical emergency\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">On Wednesday, Mary shared a statement about his tragic death on social media to her more than 515,000 Instagram followers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cOur beloved son Robert Jr has been called home to the Lord,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cThough our hearts ache, we take comfort in God\u2019s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cWe are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"e1vl0htn0 embed css-1e7dnir-StyledEmbed-StyledInstagramEmbed-PNEmbed e1kmsqkc3\">\n<section class=\"css-1jr5w2z-StyledConsentFallback epu9cz41\">\n<p>If you\u2019d like to view this content, please adjust your<!-- --> <button type=\"button\" class=\"css-rmo6w3-StyledLinkButton ezwyjwt0\">Cookie Settings<\/button>.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our<!-- --> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenwestmedia.com.au\/cookies-guide\">Cookie Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Friends, fans and The Real Housewives cast members Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Heather Gay, and Whitney Rose soon took to the comments section of the grim post to offer condolences and support for the Cosby family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The Real Housewives host and producer Andy Cohen said: \u201cI love you Mary. You did your very best. We are all praying for your family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">American designer and socialite Sutton Stracke said she is praying for clarity and peace for the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cMy deepest sorry and condolences go out to you and your family,\u201d she said on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201cMay Robert rest in peace without pain in Heaven in the arms of our Father. And may you, Mary, be comforted in some way knowing that you are surrounded by so many in love and shared grief.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Robert had battled a prescription and recreational drug addiction since he was 16-years-old after trying Xanax at a party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">However, in December 2024, Mary revealed her son completed a month-long stay in rehab and \u201ccame out a new person\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"e1vl0htn0 embed css-1e7dnir-StyledEmbed-StyledInstagramEmbed-PNEmbed e1kmsqkc3\">\n<section class=\"css-1jr5w2z-StyledConsentFallback epu9cz41\">\n<p>If you\u2019d like to view this content, please adjust your<!-- --> <button type=\"button\" class=\"css-rmo6w3-StyledLinkButton ezwyjwt0\">Cookie Settings<\/button>.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our<!-- --> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenwestmedia.com.au\/cookies-guide\">Cookie Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">But in September last year, the law caught up with him after he was arrested for several criminal offences, including trespassing and assault.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">In November he was arrested again after being accused of violating a pretrial protective order and pleaded guilty to eight of the 14 charges he was facing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">He was released from jail on February 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Two weeks before his death, Mary shared a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to Robert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">\u201c#godfirst Love you all. My Beautiful Son&#8230;I love him sm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">In light of Robert\u2019s death, production on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season seven has been halted out of respect, with filming set to start this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\"><strong>If you or someone you know needs help, phone SANE Australia Helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\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 www.perthnow.com.au \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby says her \u201cheart is aching\u201d after her son Robert Cosby Jr died at the age of 23 following an opioid overdose. 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