The TV personality’s only son has died at 23. From secret struggles to a chilling on-camera warning, here are the key facts about the RHOSLC star’s heartbreaking story.It didn’t happen overnight. The warning signs were there for years, and one moment on camera now feels almost too haunting to revisit.Now, after Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star, has died, the timeline of his life tells a story far more devastating than any reality TV plot twist.

According to TMZ, Robert died Monday, February 23, 2026, in Utah. Police in Salt Lake City responded Monday night to a call for a “full arrest/medical emergency” involving the “ROHSLC” star’s son. What began as a possible overdose call turned into a death investigation upon arrival. Fire and paramedics were dispatched, and the cause of death remains unclear.At 11:20 a.m. PT, Mary and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., shared a statement with TMZ. The statement was also shared on Mary’s Instagram page. Mary captioned her own Instagram tribute, “#godfirst #love #❤️.” The statement read:But to understand why one line from 2024 now feels so devastating, you have to rewind.