Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby has endured an unimaginable tragedy. Her only child, Robert Cosby, Jr., passed away unexpectedly in February 2026. Fans and the Bravo-verse rallied around Mary.
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” Mary said in a statement. “Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace.” While Robert’s cause of death hasn’t been determined, police responded to Mary’s home for a possible overdose. Robert Jr. and Mary discussed his addiction struggles on RHOSLC. Their open and emotional conversations touched many fans.
Mary Cosby is back and working on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 7
Kyle Richards, who stars in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, attended Robert’s memorial service. “It was just so incredibly moving,” she said of the event honoring Robert. “Like I said, I will never forget that day ever in my life.” RHOSLC did not film Robert Jr.’s service.
Meanwhile, in the wake of her son’s death, production was reportedly paused on Season 7 of RHOSLC. Once production started again, Mary took a breath and stepped back from filming. However, sources claimed that Mary planned to return and film at some point for the upcoming season. Insiders claimed that Mary felt that the “structure” that working would provide would help her navigate her grief.
Well, it seems that Mary is back to work and filming for Season 7. Production insiders told TMZ that Mary began filming again “recently.” Documenting her life during this heartbreaking time is a brave choice, and one that will no doubt resonate with many viewers. Meanwhile, her candid discussions with her son Robert Jr. will remain as some of the most moving and memorable moments in Bravo history.
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TELL US – ARE YOU GLAD THAT MARY IS FILMING AGAIN FOR RHOSLC? WILL WORKING HELP HER DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME?
