Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of Mary Cosby, was found dead Monday, authorities and family confirmed. The Salt Lake City Police Department said officers responded to a reported overdose. That call turned into a death investigation.
Mary Cosby and her husband issued a public statement on Wednesday. “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” they wrote. They added they take comfort in their faith. The family’s brief statement asked for prayers.
Cause of Death Still Unknown to the Public
Police have not released a cause of death. Investigators said they are treating the matter as a death investigation pending further information. Officials did not name a suspect or suspect foul play. The department said it will release more details when available.
Friends and colleagues offered condolences on social media. Bravo, the network behind “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” expressed sympathy. Andy Cohen wrote that the news was “devastatingly sad.” He said his “heart is broken for Mary.”
Robert Jr. had appeared publicly with his mother on the reality series. He also had a history of substance struggles and recent legal troubles, according to previous reporting. Court records and reporting show incidents that dated to 2022 and 2025. Those matters included a DUI and later charges tied to alleged assaults and trespassing.
People who knew Robert described him as a young man who had battled addiction. Family members had previously spoken about his struggles. Those accounts portrayed a pattern of difficulties that spanned several years. Friends urged kindness for the family as they grieve.
Local media reported that first responders arrived at an address linked to Robert. They found a person matching his name and age. That response led to the death investigation. Police said no further information was being released at this time.
The investigation remains active, and autopsy results could take days. Salt Lake City authorities asked anyone with relevant information to contact investigators. A family representative said the Cosbys appreciate the public’s privacy and prayers.