Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Cosby Jr. Dead at 23 After Overdose Call; 911 Audio, Family Statement and Show Storylines
Mary Cosby confirmed that her son, Robert Cosby Jr., has died at age 23 after emergency responders found him following an apparent overdose call in Utah. The development has reignited attention on his recent legal troubles, on-camera discussions of addiction and an active medical examiner investigation.
Mary Cosby: family statement and immediate reaction
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Sr., released a joint statement Monday saying their "beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. " The statement continued that, though their hearts ache, they take comfort in God’s promise and knowing he is finally at peace, and that they are grateful for prayers and trust in the Lord to carry them through this time of sorrow. Mary Cosby separately posted on social media Wednesday saying her son was "called home to the Lord" and that she takes comfort in knowing he is finally at peace.
911 audio and police response to overdose call
Emergency dispatch audio captures a call describing a "23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing, " with paramedics administering one dose of Narcan. The dispatcher advised that police had been called and that three units were en route. Salt Lake City officers responded to the call at 6: 14 p. m. and later found Robert Cosby Jr. dead; the response transitioned from an overdose call into a death investigation.
Investigation status and official details
Salt Lake City police confirmed officers found Robert Cosby Jr. had died after responding to the possible overdose. The cause of death is not yet clear and the medical examiner is conducting an investigation. Mary Cosby's representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the announcement.
Legal troubles, rehab and on-camera struggles
Robert Cosby Jr. had a highly visible history of mental health and substance abuse struggles that were featured on recent seasons of the television series in which Mary Cosby appears. He pleaded guilty in December to assault and violating a protective order and was released from jail this month. He faced more than a dozen charges from incidents between September and November tied to violations of orders to stay away from his wife, Alexiana Smokoff.
On camera in Season Five, Robert shared that he began experimenting with drugs at 16 and acknowledged abusing Xanax, Adderall, cocaine and acid. Following that conversation he entered a rehab program, and he later described completing a 30-day rehab stint but feeling "at a standstill" in recovery. That season later documented a relapse and an arrest in November for allegedly violating a restraining order filed by Smokoff’s family.
Personal life: marriage, divorce and recent developments
Robert Cosby Jr. 's estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce four months before his death after three years of marriage. The couple had been married in a Utah courthouse in August 2022, a marriage that played out in front of cameras during Season Four of the show. Reports in recent seasons also noted the couple’s alleged drug use as part of the program’s storylines; Season Six was filmed in early 2025.
Cast reactions and what comes next
Fellow cast members have reacted publicly: Whitney Rose shared a broken heart emoji on social media, and Lisa Barlow posted that she was sending prayers and that she hoped the family would feel God's love and comfort. The show’s executive producer, Andy Cohen, called the news devastatingly sad and said his heart is broken, offering love to Mary and Robert Sr. Authorities have stated the death is under investigation by the medical examiner; details may evolve as that inquiry continues.
Unclear in the provided context: final cause of death and any forthcoming public dates for services or additional family statements.
