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RHOSLC's Mary Cosby Shares Devastating Tribute to Son Robert Days After His Death
Andy Cohen is sending lots of love to the Cosby family.
Several weeks after The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr. died following a battle with drug addiction, the Watch What Happens Live host shared why he wasn't in attendance at the 23-year-old's funeral service on March 7.
"I had so many things to do with the kids this weekend, a lot of commitments," Andy—who is dad to kids Ben, 7, and Lucy, 3—shared on the March 9 episode of his SiruisXM radio show Andy Cohen Live, "which is why I actually was not able to go to Robert Jr.'s service on Saturday in Salt Lake City. I got a full report, though, and I hear it was an absolutely incredible ceremony."
While the 57-year-old wasn't present, Mary's fellow Housewives Kyle Richards, Cynthia Bailey and Shereé Whitfield did support in person, as well as members of the RHOSLC crew and cast, which includes Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow, Meredith Marks, Bronwyn Newport, Whitney Rose, Angie Katsanevas and Britani Bateman.
Giving a special shout-out to Kyle, Cynthia and Shereé, Andy added, "I love it that they went. I think that is so kind. They are real ones, those three."
Andy also relayed how Mary—the First Lady of Salt Lake City's Faith Temple Pentecostal Church—tapped into her pastor roots for the celebration honoring her late son.
"I hear that the service was so uplifting and so moving and absolutely, kind of, rapturous,” he stated. "And Mary was on one, I mean, in a spiritual way. She was spiritually on one, let me say that."
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Andy concluded by sharing that Kyle informed him that Robert Jr.’s father, Robert Cosby Sr., delivered a speech that was "unbelievable."
Robert Jr. was found dead on Feb. 23 after officers "responded to a possible overdose," a spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department previously told E! News. The medical examiner is still investigating the cause of death.
"Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord," Mary said in a Feb. 25 statement to TMZ. "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."
Days after confirming her son's passing, Mary shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late 23-year-old.
“#godfirst #love #forever,” Mary captioned a throwback photo of the pair on Instagram Feb. 28. “I'm Going to miss you bubs."
Keep reading to look back at Robert Jr.'s family photos with Mary prior to his untimely death.
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Untimely Passing
Mary Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr. died in February 2026 at the age of 23. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star shared this sweet mother-son moment with fans on Instagram in September 2023 amid Robert Jr.'s struggles with addiction.
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Doting Mother
Just weeks before new of Robert Jr's death shocked RHOSLC fans, his proud mom posted a tribut to her son on Instagram, writing February 7, 2026, "#godfirst Love you all My Beautiful Son.. I love him sm."
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Addiction & Sobrity Journey
During season six of the Bravo series, Robert Jr. admitted to struggling with staying sober after a run-in with the law, a candid confession that brought the preacher to tears at the 2026 reunion.
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Her Beautiful Boy
Mary posted a tribute to her "beautiful son" in April 2024.
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Wedding Surprise
During a 2024 episode, Mary confronted Robert Jr. after hearing a rumor he was secretly married. His response?
"I mean, kind, yeah..." the then 20-year-old shyly admitted. "Like, I went to the courthouse."
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