NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby, Jr., died Monday in Utah, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 23.
Officers responded to a “possible overdose” call at around 6:14 p.m., the Salt Lake City police department said. “Once on scene officers found 23-year-old Robert Cosby Jr. had died.”
Authorities added that the medical examiner is investigating the cause of death as the case remains open.
The only son of the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star and her husband, Robert Cosby, publicly battled addiction issues on the show.
Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., died Monday in Utah. He was 23. (Getty Images; Mary Cosby Instagram)
During the season 6 reunion episode, Cosby disclosed that her son was serving time in jail following an arrest for allegedly violating a restraining order against his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff.
TEDDI MELLENCAMP REFUSES FAMOUS FATHER’S PLEA TO MOVE HOME TO INDIANA DURING CANCER FIGHT
Robert was released from the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on Feb. 3, with his lawyer telling People magazine that he “expresses deep regret regarding his prior actions and acknowledges that his past behavior demonstrates poor judgment.”
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of “RHOSLC” star Mary Cosby, publicly faced addiction issues. (Mary Cosby Instagram)
The outlet reported that Robert was ordered to 36 months of probation and 75 hours of community service as part of his release.
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
“To ensure his continued success, Robert is committed to taking responsibility, engaging in therapy and securing employment,” his lawyer said. “Unfortunately, we sometimes learn more from our mistakes than our successes. Robert is on the right path and moving forward in a positive direction.”
Late last year, Smokoff filed for divorce after three years of marriage. Their secret nuptials were also a storyline during season 4 of “RHOSLC.”
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP
Related Article
