Mary Cosby’s Son’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence After His Tragic Death

Mary Cosby‘s son’s ex-wife, Alexiana Arian Smokoff, has damaged her silence after studying of his premature demise. Primarily based on earlier experiences, Robert and Smokoff’s time collectively was contentious; nevertheless, his passing has her admittedly “shaken up.”

Talking with Us Weekly, a supply near Smokoff mentioned she was conscious of Robert Cosby’s passing, and revealed she is “fairly shaken up.” They added, “Everyone seems to be upset. Everybody cherished Robert.”

In response to a earlier report from The Blast, Mary’s son, Robert, was discovered useless in late February 2026 after Salt Lake Metropolis police responded to a name of a possible overdose.

Mary and Robert spoke candidly in regards to the latter’s wrestle with dependancy throughout earlier episodes of “Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis,” sending a wave of sadness by the Bravo group.

Smokoff filed for divorce from Robert in November 2025, in accordance with Us Weekly. In the course of the “RHOSLC” season 6 reunion, Mary mentioned Robert was arrested after violating a safety order.

“He went again anyway pondering that she needs him to come back again and save her. I don’t know the place he’s getting that from, delusional,” she advised Andy Cohen. “Each time he’d return over there, they’d name the police and so they’d arrest him.”

Mary went on to say that Robert’s final encounter there resulted in him being tased and locked behind bars. Regardless of that, Mary admitted that his being in jail gave her extra peace as a result of she knew he’d be pressured to be sober.

Earlier than Robert’s demise, he spoke with Mary about his dependancy struggles on an earlier episode, stating he took medicine like Xanax to assist him “relax.”

“Then, I began doing Xanax with Acid, after which Molly with Xanax. I actually like Xanax, so I combine it with the whole lot. Xanax and cocaine. You already know the common 30mg Oxys? I observed … this was, like, a turning level for me. I used to be taking 10 without delay, and I could not even really feel it,” he mentioned.

After that episode aired, Mary bought candid about how she felt, admitting she solely needed to offer a protected house for him.

“He is the whole lot,” Mary mentioned to Cohen. “He was telling me his true emotions. When he mentioned that, I needed to take the whole lot in me to persuade him in any other case. You might be stunning, you are good, clever, he is worthy, you already know? I would like him to consider that.”

On-line, a number of Bravolebrities, together with Mary’s “RHOSLC” co-stars, despatched her supportive messages after studying of her son’s passing.

Dolores Catania wrote, “Mary, I’m so heartbroken for you and your loved ones. Might God maintain and luxury you at the moment. You’ve my deepest sympathy and prayers.”

Cynthia Bailey from “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” added, “So heartbreaking. Sending you a lot love and peace, Mary. Might he relaxation in peace. Love you, all the time.”

Angie Katasanevas posted, “Thanks for sharing Bubbs with my household and the world.” She acknowledged that Robert Cosby Jr. touched “many hearts” and that his demise would have an effect on many. “I’m right here for you. Might God bless your loved ones, and will his reminiscence be everlasting. I really like you, Mary.”