{"id":7592,"date":"2026-02-28T16:56:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T16:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=7592"},"modified":"2026-02-28T16:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T16:56:23","slug":"rhoslcs-mary-cosby-pays-tribute-to-son-robert-jr-days-after-confirming-his-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=7592","title":{"rendered":"RHOSLC&#8217;s Mary Cosby pays tribute to son Robert Jr. days after confirming his death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2026%2F02%2F122418588.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Mary Cosby is remembering her son, Robert Cosby Jr., with a sweet Instagram tribute just days after his <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-robert-dead-at-23\/\">tragic death at age 23. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/godfirst\/\">#godfirst<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/love\/\">#love<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/forever\/\">#forever<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F\/\">#\u2764\ufe0f<\/a> I\u2019m Going to miss you bubs\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude22,\u201d the \u201cReal Housewives of Salt Lake City\u201d star wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVSnhNwjd0Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>Mary included an image of herself and a young Robert Jr., set to the song \u201cTime After Time\u201d by Jessica Mauboy.<\/p>\n<p>Many fellow \u201cReal Housewives\u201d stars flocked to the comments section to support the church leader.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Mary Cosby shared a sweet photo of herself and her late son, pictured above, to Instagram.  <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/@mary_m_cosby<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>As seen in the caption, the reality star noted how she will miss her only child. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/@mary_m_cosby<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cRHOA\u201d star Cynthia Bailey wrote: \u201cI love this photo of the both of you. Sending continued love, prayers and strength. Love you Mary.\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d while Heather Dubrow from \u201cReal Housewives of Orange County\u201d added, \u201cSending you love and strength \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s amazing that a certain photo can remain your favorite because of context\u2026,\u201d Bozoma Saint John from \u201cRHOBH\u201d penned, \u201cwhatever you were saying or whatever you were doing when this photo was snapped is one that comes instantly rushing back when you see the photo. I pray that the good memories will keep you uplifted \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Richards sweetly chimed in, \u201cBeautiful picture Mary. You\u2019re an amazing Mom and gave him so much love. May his memory be a blessing \ud83d\ude4f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Robert Jr. was found dead after officers \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/911-audio-reveals-harrowing-details-of-mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-death\/\">responded to an\u00a0overdose call<\/a>\u00a0that turned into a death investigation\u201d on Monday, a Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Robert Jr., seen hugging his mom above, died from an overdose on Monday. <span class=\"credit\">Bravo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Robert Jr., seen on his mom\u2019s Instagram above, recently spent two months in jail for violating a pretrial protective order against his ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Page Six Daily\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Shortly after the news broke, Mary\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosby-reacts-to-son-robert-jr-s-death\/\">spoke out<\/a>, expressing that she knows \u201che is finally at peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God\u2019s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow,\u201d the reality star\u00a0wrote\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVMa2VJkTnJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">via Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Robert Jr.\u2019s death comes after his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/26\/celebrity-news\/mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-s-wife-files-for-divorce-as-he-sits-in-jail-following-his-latest-arrest\/\">filed for divorce<\/a>\u00a0in November following three years of marriage. The exes secretly tied the knot at a Utah courthouse in August 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/11\/26\/celebrity-news\/mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-s-wife-files-for-divorce-as-he-sits-in-jail-following-his-latest-arrest\/\"> divorce was finalized<\/a> in January. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The exes secretly tied the knot in 2022, before Robert Jr., pictured in a social media pic above, and his ex\u2019s divorce was finalized in January. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/illboybubs<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Two days after Robert Jr., seen here with his ex-wife, was released from jail, he was charged with felony aggravated assault and felony assault. <span class=\"credit\">BRAVO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, in the weeks leading up to Robert Jr.\u2019s tragic death, the young adult <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/26\/celebrity-news\/mary-cosbys-son-robert-jr-charged-with-domestic-violence-had-a-warrant-out-for-his-arrest-weeks-before-death\/\">was charged with domestic violence<\/a> and had a warrant out for his arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old, who had been open about his drug issues on the Bravo reality show, was charged with felony aggravated assault and felony assault on Feb. 5, just two days after he was released from jail.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged victim reported Robert Jr. on Nov. 23, alleging that he became enraged after she threw his drugs in the toilet six months earlier, according to documents\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/02\/26\/mary-cosby-son-charged-domestic-violence-before-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obtained by TMZ\u00a0<\/a>on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>While the alleged victim\u2019s name wasn\u2019t revealed, the initials were A.S., and they referred to Robert Jr. as her \u201chusband.\u201d <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Mary, pictured in an selfie above, wrote on social media after the news broke: \u201cOur beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/mary_m_cosby<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Cosby, seen here in a car selfie, added that she was \u201cgrateful\u201d for everyone\u2019s prayers.  <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/mary_m_cosby<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Robert Jr. previously spent two months behind bars for violating a pretrial protective order against  Alexiana. <\/p>\n<p>As part of his Feb. 3 release, he was ordered to complete 75 hours of community service and complete substance abuse and anger management classes during his 24 months of probation.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Jr.\u2019s time away \u201callowed him to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2024\/12\/05\/celebrity-news\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosby-shares-update-on-son-after-drug-rehab\/\">sober up<\/a>\u00a0and start thinking clearly\u201d after\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2024\/11\/28\/entertainment\/rhoslc-star-mary-cosbys-son-details-drug-addiction-taking-ten-oxycontin-pills-a-day\/\">struggling with drug addiction<\/a>, his lawyer, Clayton Simms, told Page Six earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s looking forward to doing positive things,\u201d the attorney added. \u201cThe difficulty is that he was slow to recognize the dissolution of his marriage. But now he understands the relationship is over, and he\u2019s moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/28\/celebrity-news\/rhoslcs-mary-cosby-pays-tribute-to-son-robert-jr-days-after-confirming-his-death\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mary Cosby is remembering her son, Robert Cosby Jr., with a sweet Instagram tribute just days after his tragic death at age 23. \u201c#godfirst #love #forever&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7592\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}