RHOSLC star Mary Cosby’s son Robert Cosby Jr dies at 23

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Robert Cosby Jr., the son of Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis star Mary Cosby, has died at age 23.

Salt Lake Metropolis Police Division officers discovered Robert lifeless Monday night time after responding to “an overdose name that was a dying investigation,” a police spokesperson confirmed to The Unbiased.

Robert Cosby Jr. is the one son of Mary Cosby and her husband Robert Cosby Sr.

Mary stated in a press release to TMZ Wednesday: “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been known as dwelling to the Lord.

“Although our hearts ache, we take consolation in God’s promise and in understanding he’s lastly at peace. We’re grateful in your prayers and belief within the Lord to hold us via this time of sorrow.”

Robert Cosby Jr. has died at age 23 (Instagram)

Robert Cosby Jr. is Mary Cosby’s only son — Robert Cosby Jr. is Mary Cosby’s solely son (Mary Cosby/Instagram)

It comes after Robert Jr.’s estranged spouse, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce in November after three years of marriage. Robert Jr. was then arrested for violating a protecting order from Smokoff’s household.

Earlier than his most up-to-date arrest, Robert Jr. had been arrested for a DUI and pleaded responsible in 2022. He was additionally arrested for assault in September.

He was launched from the Salt Lake Metropolis County Metro Jail earlier in February after serving two months in jail.

Mary, who has been a forged member on the Bravo present because it premiered in 2020, spoke about her son’s arrests throughout the season six RHOSLC reunion, which filmed in December and aired final month.

“I’ve to step again in order that he can be taught, and he could make his personal resolution,” Mary instructed host Andy Cohen on the time about her son’s authorized issues and substance use.

“Sadly he’s studying the onerous method, however I’m okay with it. It’s simply, you don’t wanna see your child undergo, however I do know it’s good, and I’d reasonably him be there than lifeless.”

Mary’s most up-to-date image on Instagram was an image of Robert Jr. with the caption, “Love you all, My Stunning Son.. I really like him sm.”

Messages from followers and Bravo colleagues poured in on social media to pay tribute to Robert Jr. following the information of his dying.

“Sending you like and prayers!” Actual Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss commented on Mary’s Instagram.

Andy Cohen wrote on Threads, “Devastatingly unhappy information out of SLC. That is each mother or father’s worst nightmare. My coronary heart is damaged for Mary, and I’m sending all my like to her and Robert Sr.”