“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Lisa Barlow revealed Mary Cosby‘s son, Robert Cosby Jr., died the day earlier than filming was scheduled to start for season 7. Throughout her look on Andy Cohen‘s “Radio Andy,” the outspoken actuality star praised Mary for the way she’s dealt with the troublesome loss and spoke about how the tragic occasion formed the season.
Barlow, an “RHOSLC” OG, spoke with Dorina Medley on “Radio Andy” and stated Robert Jr.’s dying was the “hardest factor” to expertise. She stated that the unlucky occasion was a “bonding second” for your entire solid.
Elsewhere throughout the dialog, Barlow highlighted Mary’s power, noting that the 53-year-old misplaced her son “actually the evening earlier than we began filming.”
Based on Barlow, Mary, who has additionally been a part of the “RHOSLC” solid since season 1 aired in 2020, has “dealt with issues so extremely nicely,” noting that her robust relationship with God is what’s gotten her via the storm.
Barlow Opens Up About Robert Cosby Jr.’s Funeral Service
Viewers will see Mary and the remainder of the solid processing Robert Jr.’s dying within the upcoming episodes. Whereas a earlier report from The Blast states that cameras weren’t allowed at his funeral service, Barlow stated the occasion was “most likely essentially the most lovely expertise.”
And Barlow isn’t the one “Actual Housewives” star who spoke concerning the funeral service. “Beverly Hills” staple Kyle Richards additionally attended the occasion, per The Blast, and stated she confirmed as much as assist Mary throughout the difficult time.
“I’m so grateful that I had the chance to be there and assist her and expertise one thing like that. Like I stated, I’ll always remember that day ever in my life,” Richards stated. “I appreciated her having me there as a result of I simply, like I stated, I used to be so touched by it. I simply can’t think about what she’s going via.”
Different ‘Actual Housewives’ Stars Confirmed Up To Help Mary Cosby Throughout Her Son’s Funeral
One other report from The Blast revealed that different “Actual Housewives” stars rallied round Mary throughout her son’s funeral, together with her co-stars, Meredith Marks, Heather Homosexual, Whitney Rose, Bronwyn Newport, Angie Katsanevas, and Britani Bateman.
“Actual Housewives of Atlanta” vets Sheree Whitfield and Cynthia Bailey had been additionally in attendance, together with Cohen.
Talking of Cohen, the Bravo figurehead confirmed assist for Mary throughout an episode of “Watch What Occurs Stay,” saying, “Earlier than we go, I need to ship all my love and heartfelt condolences to Mary Cosby and her household.”
He stated his “coronary heart” was breaking for Mary after studying of the “devastatingly unhappy information.”
Cohen touched on Mary’s dedication to supporting her son all through his dependancy struggles, sharing, “Mary, you probably did such an amazing job. I do know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and can proceed to assist numerous people who find themselves struggling. Relaxation in peace, Robert Jr., and thanks.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Advised Mary That He Was Struggling With Drug Use Throughout An Emotional Dialog
“Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis” viewers had been conscious of Robert Jr.’s dependancy struggles, provided that he had an emotional and weak dialog with Mary about his drug use throughout season 5.
Whereas in tears, Robert informed Mary that he had been utilizing Xanax and different medication for years. “I simply took half to relax me out, after which I had an Adderall to steadiness out the Xanax. … Once I get excessive, it’s like including seasoning to [my life],” he confessed.
Robert Jr. stated he observed issues had been reaching the purpose of no return when he started feeling unfazed after taking a mixture of medication. “You realize the common 30mg Oxys? I observed … this was, like, a turning level for me. I used to be taking 10 directly, and I couldn’t even really feel it,” he stated.
Mary Broke Her Silence After Her Son’s Loss of life, Thanked Her Followers For Their Prayers And Help
Robert Jr. died in February 2026. He was 23. Mary broke her silence following the tragic loss, revealing he had been “referred to as residence to the Lord.”
She added, “Although our hearts ache, we take consolation in God’s promise and in realizing he’s lastly at peace. We’re grateful to your prayers and belief within the Lord to hold us via this time of sorrow.”
