Robert Cosby Jr. Was ‘Not Conscious' and 'Not Breathing’ When 911 Was Called to Mary Cosby’s House
Robert Cosby Jr. Was ‘Not Conscious' and 'Not Breathing’ When 911 Was Called to Mary Cosby’s House
Liza Esquibias, Sean MandellThu, February 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM UTC
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According to dispatch audio obtained by PEOPLE, Robert Cosby Jr. was "not breathing" when authorities were called to his mom Mary Cosby's home the night of his death
The recording also reveals that the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's son had been given the opioid-reversing nasal spray Narcan
Robert Jr. died on Monday, Feb. 23 at the age of 23, PEOPLE previously reported
More details are emerging about the death of Mary Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr.
Salt Lake City police dispatch audio obtained by PEOPLE reveals that authorities were called to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s Utah home just before 6 p.m. local time on Monday, Feb. 23, where “a 23-year-old male” presumed to be Robert Jr. was “not conscious” and “not breathing.”
The audio also reveals that he was given one dose of Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray used to reverse life-threatening opioid overdoses, as he was in a “full arrest/medical emergency.”
Three police units were sent to the scene, per the recording. When they arrived, the SLCPD’s overdose investigation “turned into a death investigation,” a spokesperson previously told PEOPLE.
Robert Cosby Jr.Credit: Bravo
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Mary, 53, and husband Robert Cosby Sr. shared a statement with PEOPLE regarding the death of their son.
"Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace," it read. "We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow."
The couple also posted their statement on social media, where it was met with support from followers and members of the extended Bravo community.
Shortly after the news broke, PEOPLE learned that production on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 7 has been put on pause. Filming was initially scheduled to begin this week in Utah.
Mary starred in seasons 1 and 2 before appearing as a friend in season 4. She ultimately returned as a full time cast member for seasons 5 and 6.
Bravo shared in an additional statement with PEOPLE that the network is "heartbroken to learn of the passing of Mary’s beloved son, Robert Jr."
"Mary is a cherished member of our family, and our thoughts, love, and deepest condolences are with her and her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Mary Cosby, Robert Cosby, Jr., and Robert Cosby, Sr.Credit: Charles Sykes/Bravo; Mary Cosby/Instagram; Bravo
Robert Jr. first opened up about his struggles with addiction on the hit reality show in an emotional season 5 conversation with his mother that aired in November 2024. He revealed that he began using both prescription and recreational drugs at 16 after trying Xanax at a party.
He also shared that he had been abusing other prescription drugs, including the ADHD medication Adderall and the opioid painkiller OxyContin, taking as many as 10 at once.
"I couldn't even feel it,” he recalled in the scene. “I couldn't feel it at all.”
As his addiction worsened, he told Mary that he had tried heroin, admitting that he had “wanted to die at the time.”
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“I felt like a stain — I just felt like this world wasn't for me,” Robert Jr. said, telling his mother,. “You’re the only reason I didn't kill myself."
In December 2024, Mary revealed that Robert Jr. completed a month-long stay in rehab and “came out a new person.”
Robert Jr., who was arrested in 2022 for a DUI, was arrested again in September 2025 on multiple charges, including criminal trespassing, assault, failure to stop at the command of law enforcement and three counts of violating a court order, per his booking record viewed by PEOPLE. The arrest stemmed from an incident that took place at his father-in-law’s home outside of Salt Lake City, where his wife Alexiana — who he revealed he had secretly been married to in season 4 — was staying at the time.
On Nov. 24, 2025, Alexiana filed for divorce following three years of marriage.
Robert Cosby Jr.; Mary CosbyCredit: Mary Cosby/Instagram ; Jason Mendez/Getty
In a November interview with PEOPLE, Mary explained that the arrest occurred after she and Robert Sr. moved Alexiana out of their house, and Robert Jr. and Alexiana snuck out to be together. Mary claimed that as a result, Alexiana’s parents had Robert Jr. arrested for trespassing.
While it “devastated” her at the time, Mary said that she felt her son’s legal troubles were “a blessing in disguise."
"It was for his good," she said. "I think he needed that. He's never encountered anything like that. ... I feel like he needed that and that he understands that that's the wrong journey."
Robert Jr. also opened up about the arrest to PEOPLE, sharing that he's "not where I want to be, but I'm certainly not where I used to be." He added, "I will get there!"
That month, Robert Jr. was arrested again after being accused of violating a pretrial protective order. He pleaded guilty to eight of the 14 total charges he was facing, while the remaining six misdemeanor charges were dismissed with prejudice. He was released from jail on Feb. 3 and was sentenced to 36 months of probation and 75 hours of community service.
At the RHOSLC season 6 reunion in January, Mary addressed Robert Jr.'s latest arrest, saying she was "not worried about him."
"I know he's somewhere where he's not using,” she said, adding that she has "to step back" so that Robert Jr. "can learn."
"Unfortunately he's learning the hard way, but I'm okay with it," she continued. "It’s just, you don’t wanna see your kid suffer, but I know it’s good, and I’d rather him be there than dead.”
Two weeks before his death, Mary shared an Instagram post of Robert Jr. alongside a heartfelt message: "#godfirst Love you all🙏❤️ My Beautiful Son.. I love him sm❤️🙏."
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