{"id":2302941,"date":"2026-02-27T11:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2302941"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:50:12","slug":"andy-cohen-shares-emotional-message-to-mary-cosby-after-her-son-robert-jr-s-death-my-heart-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/andy-cohen-shares-emotional-message-to-mary-cosby-after-her-son-robert-jr-s-death-my-heart-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Cohen Shares Emotional Message to Mary Cosby After Her Son Robert Jr.&#8217;s Death: &#8216;My Heart Breaks&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Real Housewives of Salt Lake City<\/em>\u00a0star Mary Cosby&#8217;s son Robert Cosby Jr. died on Monday, Feb. 23, at the age of 23<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the Thursday, Feb. 26, episode of <em>Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen<\/em>, host Cohen appeared emotional as he spoke about the news<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;My heart breaks for Mary,&#8221; Cohen said, adding that the Bravo star did &#8220;such a good job&#8221; with her son<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/andy-cohen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andy Cohen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Andy Cohen<\/a> has shared an emotional message to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/rhoslc-mary-cosby-details-late-mom-dark-final-days-exclusive-11841496\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mary Cosby;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mary Cosby<\/a> following the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/real-housewives-salt-lake-mary-cosby-son-robert-jr-dead-at-23-11914481\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:death;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">death<\/a> of her son <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-mary-cosby-son-robert-cosby-jr-11873484\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert Cosby Jr.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Robert Cosby Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Robert Jr. died on Monday, Feb. 23, in Utah, the Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the Thursday, Feb. 26, episode of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BravoWWHL\/status\/2027224670794391626\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen<\/em><\/a>, host Cohen, 57, appeared emotional as he spoke about the news.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cBefore we go, I want to send all my love and heartfelt condolences to Mary Cosby and her family after news broke yesterday about the tragic passing of Mary\u2019s son Robert Jr.,\u201d Cohen said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis devastatingly sad news is every parent\u2019s worst nightmare. My heart breaks for Mary. I will always appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr.,\u201d Cohen added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMary, you did such a good job,\u201d Cohen continued, before going on to praise the mother and son for opening up about Robert Jr.\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/rhoslc-mary-cosby-reveals-how-life-has-been-with-son-robert-jr-after-rehab-8782846\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:mental health;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">mental health<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/rhoslc-mary-cosby-son-robert-jr-sobriety-journey-hardcore-road-11807822\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:drug addiction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">drug addiction<\/a> during an episode of The <em>Real Housewives of Salt Lake City<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and will continue to help countless people who are struggling,\u201d Cohen said. \u201cRest in peace Robert Jr. and thanks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Robert Jr. shared his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/rhoslc-mary-cosby-sobs-during-conversation-with-son-after-he-reveals-drug-addiction-8753068\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:struggle with drug addiction;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">struggle with drug addiction<\/a> and suicidal ideation in an emotional conversation with his mom, 53, during a season 5 episode of <em>RHOSLC, <\/em>which aired in November 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Salt Lake City Police Department said authorities responded to a possible overdose after receiving a call regarding that a 23-year-old male was &#8220;not conscious&#8221; and &#8220;not breathing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Police dispatch audio revealed that he was given one dose of Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray used to reverse life-threatening opioid overdoses, as he was in a \u201cfull arrest\/medical emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Mary Cosby and her son Robert Jr. in September 2023.<br \/>Credit: Mary Cosby\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cohen had previously shared a message on his Instagram Stories about Robert Jr.\u2019s death, shortly after the news broke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cDevastatingly sad news out of SLC,\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/andy-cohen-kids-everything-to-know-11877506\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:dad of two;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">dad of two<\/a> Cohen wrote. \u201cThis 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<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Mary Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr. on 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.'Credit: Bravo\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/78_j8pp4KEw19ao46jUFaQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e21ffd870d222906d11749243daa4485\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Mary Cosby&#8217;s son Robert Cosby Jr. on &#8216;The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.&#8217;<br \/>Credit: Bravo<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Mary and her husband <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/mary-cosby-husband-robert-cosby-sr-what-to-know-11914430\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert Cosby Sr.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Robert Cosby Sr.<\/a> said in a statement shared with PEOPLE, \u201cOur beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE&#8217;s <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God\u2019s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace,&#8221; Mary and Robert Sr. continued. &#8220;We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/andy-cohen-emotional-message-mary-cosby-after-son-robert-jr-death-11915797\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/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 malaysia.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Real Housewives of Salt Lake City\u00a0star Mary Cosby&#8217;s son Robert Cosby Jr. died on Monday, Feb. 23, at the age of 23 On the Thursday, Feb. 26, episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, host Cohen appeared emotional as he spoke about the news &#8220;My heart breaks for Mary,&#8221; 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