Mary Cosby speaks after son Robert Cosby Jr.'s death following overdose call
mary cosby is mourning her 23-year-old son, Robert Cosby Jr., who was found dead after police responded to a possible overdose; she confirmed his passing on Feb. 25, two days after officers discovered him. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation, and family members and public figures have issued statements.
Family statement and public reactions
Mary and her husband, Robert Sr., released a joint statement on Monday: "Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s 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. "
Andy Cohen mourned the loss Wednesday, writing, "Devastatingly sad news out of SLC. This is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart is broken for Mary, and I am sending all my love to her and Robert Sr. " Mary’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
911 audio, Narcan use and police timeline in Salt Lake City
Emergency dispatch audio released to the press captured a dispatcher describing a "23-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing. One dose of Narcan has been given. " The dispatcher added, "Police have been called. Three units in route. " Authorities confirmed officers responded to the call at 6: 14 p. m.
Salt Lake City police officers arrived to what was initially handled as a possible overdose; the response was later treated as a death investigation. Fire and paramedics were also dispatched after the call was logged as a "full arrest/medical emergency. " The medical examiner is still investigating the cause of death.
Recent arrests, pleas and jail time before his death
Robert had a string of legal problems in recent years. He pleaded guilty in December to eight out of 14 charges, including assault and violating a pretrial protective order obtained by his estranged wife, Alexiana Arian Smokoff, 21; six misdemeanor charges were dismissed with prejudice. He had been arrested in Utah in September on alleged crimes that included trespassing and assault.
He was previously arrested for DUI in 2022, when officers said he did not have a license and disobeyed traffic laws; he ultimately pleaded guilty to the DUI and "got out of prison in February. " Separately, he was released from the Salt Lake County Metro Jail earlier this month following a two-month stint, his attorney Clayton Simms said: "It allowed him to sober up and start thinking clearly. He's looking forward to doing positive things. The difficulty is that he was slow to recognize the dissolution of his marriage. But now he understands the relationship is over, and he's moving forward. "
Marriage, divorce filing and how it featured on the series
Robert’s estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce; the timing of that filing is unclear in the provided context. The former couple had reportedly been married at a Utah courthouse in August 2022 in a ceremony that later played out on camera during Season 4 of the series "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. " The pair’s alleged drug use was also depicted as a storyline in Season 6, which was filmed in early 2025.
On camera, Robert described struggles with recovery after completing a 30-day rehab stint, saying he was "at a standstill" and adding, "I'm not in that dark place, but, like, it's still there, if that makes sense, " describing difficulty without the ritual of addiction. His relapse was revealed later that season after he was arrested in November for allegedly violating a restraining order placed by Smokoff’s family. Mary confronted the episode’s events and said, "[Her family] filed a restraining order against him, and he went back anyway, thinking that she want[ed] him to come back and save her. I don't know where he's getting that from … delusional. "
Key dates, unanswered questions and public record
Robert Jr. was discovered on Feb. 23; Mary confirmed his passing on Feb. 25. He was 23 years old. Emergency dispatchers noted a dose of Narcan had been administered at the scene and that multiple police units were en route. Police initially labeled the incident a potential overdose and later opened a death investigation. The medical examiner’s inquiry into cause of death remains ongoing.
In addition to recent legal and treatment efforts, public posts and tributes from Mary track a turbulent period: she posted a tribute on Feb. 7, 2026 reading "#godfirst Love you all My Beautiful Son.. I love him sm, " a separate tribute appeared in April 2024, and a mother-and-son moment was shared in September 2023 as Robert grappled with addiction. Many questions about the precise timeline and circumstances surrounding his final hours remain unclear in the provided context.
