AceShowbiz - Robert Cosby Jr., son of Mary Cosby from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," has tragically passed away at age 23. According to TMZ, his death occurred Monday evening after police responded to a call concerning a possible overdose, which then led to a death investigation. The official cause of death has not been disclosed.

Mary Cosby released a statement shared with TMZ, saying, "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." She expressed gratitude for the prayers and support during this difficult time.

Robert Cosby Jr. was featured in recent seasons of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City", where he openly discussed his struggles with substance abuse. In Season 5, he revealed to his mother that he had been abusing substances including Xanax, Adderall, cocaine, and opioids, starting when he was 16 years old.

Following these revelations, Robert entered a 30-day rehabilitation program. However, during Season 6 of the show, he shared that maintaining sobriety was a challenge. The Season 6 reunion also revealed that he was arrested for allegedly violating a restraining order after visiting his estranged wife. Their relationship had been previously featured in Season 4, notably after it was disclosed they had kept their marriage a secret from Mary Cosby.

Mary Cosby has been a prominent cast member on "RHOSLC" since its debut on Bravo in 2020. She appeared as a full-time housewife in Seasons 1, 2, and 5, was a “friend of” in Season 4, and sat out Season 3 entirely.

The passing of Robert Cosby Jr. is a heartbreaking moment for the family and fans of the show, highlighting the ongoing struggles with addiction and personal challenges depicted on reality television.