Mary Cosby's Son, 23, Dies; RHOSLC Season 7 Paused
Robert Cosby Jr. died at 23 after police responded to a possible overdose; Bravo paused Season 7 production and the death is under medical examiner investigation.
DeadlineBravo’s ‘Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City’ Season 7 Production Paused Amid Death Of Mary M. Cosby’s Son
NBC NewsRobert Cosby Jr., son of 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby, dies at 23
Daily Beast‘Real Housewives’ Star’s Son Dead at 23
USA TODAY'RHOSLC' star Mary Cosby's son Robert dies at 23
The Daily Wire‘Real Housewives’ Star Mary Cosby’s Son Dies At 23
Overview
Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, died on Monday, Feb. 23, Salt Lake City police said.
Production for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 7 has been paused and filming postponed until further notice, Bravo said.
Mary Cosby said in an Instagram statement that "Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord" and asked for prayers.
Police said officers responded to a possible overdose call and that the death has been referred to the medical examiner for investigation.
Officials said Cosby Jr. had pleaded guilty in December to assault and violating a protective order and faced more than a dozen charges from September to November.
Analysis
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FAQ
Police responded to a possible overdose call at Mary Cosby's home on Monday evening, where Robert Cosby Jr. was found dead despite Narcan administration; the official cause remains under investigation by the medical examiner.
Mary Cosby shared an Instagram statement saying 'Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord' and requested prayers for the family.
Bravo has paused production of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 7 and postponed filming until further notice.
Robert Cosby Jr. pleaded guilty in December to assault and violating a protective order, and faced more than a dozen charges from September to November.
Yes, his addiction issues and secret marriage were featured on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, including discussions of substance use and suicidal thoughts.
