Andy Cohen shared a touching message to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby following the death of her son Robert Cosby Jr.
At the tip of the Thursday, February 26, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Cohen, 57, directed heartfelt words to Mary and her family as they proceed to grieve the lack of Robert Jr.
“Before we go, I would like to send all my love and heartfelt condolences to Mary Cosby and her family after news broke yesterday concerning the tragic passing of Mary’s son Robert Jr. This devastatingly sad news is every parent’s worst nightmare,” Cohen said. “My heart breaks for Mary. I’ll at all times appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr.”
Cohen went on to praise Mary, 53, for the best way she dealt together with her son’s struggles over time, saying, “Mary, you probably did such a great job.”
The Bravo personality then publicly thanked each the mother and son duo for sharing their story so openly, which he believes will assist others fighting the identical battle.
“I do know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and can proceed to assist countless people who find themselves struggling,” Cohen continued. “Rest in peace Robert Jr. and thanks.”
Us Weekly confirmed on Wednesday, February 25, that Robert Jr. died at age 23 following a suspected overdose in his parents’ Utah home.
Mary Cosby. (Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Images)
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” Mary shared in a press release to Us. “Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he’s finally at peace. We’re grateful on your prayers and trust within the Lord to hold us through this time of sorrow.”
Robert Jr.’s addiction battle was featured on RHOSLC throughout the past two seasons. Viewers often applauded Mary for her candid approach to opening up about her son’s struggles.
Cohen previously shared his condolences while speaking on the Wednesday, February 25 episode of SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live.”
“We’re so sad to read the news about Mary Cosby’s son, Robert and I can’t consider anything worse than losing a toddler and in this fashion,” he said. “[Cohost] John [Hill], you and I even have talked a lot on this show about addiction and the heartbreak that’s associated and I even have a lot love for Mary.”
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., are “struggling to know” son Robert Cosby Jr.’s death. “Robert Sr. and Mary Cosby are mourning the lack of their beloved son, Robert Clinton Cosby, Jr.,” Clayton Simms, an attorney for the Cosby family, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, […]
Cohen shared that he spoke with Mary for “some time” on Tuesday, February 24 — someday after Robert Jr. died, emphasizing that that is “every parent’s worst nightmare.”
“You and I talked about this too, nearly how much respect we had for the best way that she spoke to Robert once we saw them talking about this on air and what I actually admired was that she form of met him where he was in a way, and she or he was form of gently steering him or guiding him,” Cohen said.
Cohen recalled that Robert Jr. was in jail when the RHOSLC season 6 reunion was filmed. (Robert Jr. violated a protective order in 2025. He pleaded guilty to the costs and was released from jail earlier this month.)
“She was really hoping that he could be scared straight and I suppose that didn’t occur,” Cohen claimed. Cohen added that they’re “sending all our like to Mary and Robert.”