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Mary Cosby defends decision to film ‘RHOSLC’ 3 weeks after son Robert Jr.’s overdose death

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Rubio, A. (2026, September 16). Mary Cosby defends decision to film ‘RHOSLC’ 3 weeks after son Robert Jr.’s overdose death. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/16/celebrity-news/mary-cosby-addresses-rhoslc-return-3-weeks-after-son-robert-cosby-jr-s-death/

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Mary Cosby defended her decision to return to filming "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" three weeks after the death of her son, Robert Jr., saying he would have wanted her to continue working and shining. She told Vulture that despite the immense pain, she chose to move forward with the show, emphasizing her strength during this difficult time. Filming resumed in early March for Season 7, which premiered recently, showcasing Cosby’s resilience amid her loss.

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Mary Cosby, a cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), resumed filming the show just three weeks after her son Robert Jr.'s fatal overdose death on February 23. Robert Jr., aged 23, had been in jail for two months before his release prior to his tragic passing. According to a spokesperson from the Salt Lake City Police Department, officers responded to an overdose call that became a death investigation.

In an interview with Vulture, Mary explained her decision to continue working, emphasizing her son's wish for her to "keep going" and "shine." She noted that the producers gave her the option to take a year off but chose to proceed despite the overwhelming grief. The show’s Season 7 premiere aired on Wednesday night, and Mary expressed hope that viewers would recognize her strength during this difficult period.

Mary stated, “This could have killed me, and it should have killed me. It was designed to at least let me fall, and I didn’t.” She stressed the importance of understanding that everything in her life serves a purpose beyond personal tragedy.

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Mary Cosby said she returned to filming “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” “for [her] son,” Robert Cosby Jr., just three weeks following his death. asserted

she → say → death

In an interview with Vulture published Wednesday, Mary addressed her decision to continue working, noting that producers gave her the option to “take a year off.” asserted

producers → publish → year

“[Robert Jr.] would want me to keep going. asserted

me → want → ?

He would want me to shine. asserted

me → want → ?

He’d want me to be the best I can be in whatever I’m doing in life,” she told the outlet. asserted

she → want → outlet

Robert Jr., whom Mary shared with her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., died at age 23 on Feb. 23, less than three weeks after being released from jail following two months behind bars. asserted

Mary → share → bars

A spokesperson for the Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed to Page Six at the time that police officers responded to a call about an overdose that “turned into a death investigation.” Looking ahead to Season 7 of “RHOSLC” — which premieres Wednesday night — Mary, 53, told Vulture she hopes viewers take away a sense of “[her] strength” amid the loss. asserted

viewers → confirm → loss

“This could have killed me, and it should have killed me. uncertain

it → kill → me

It was designed to at least let me fall, and I didn’t,” she said. asserted

she → design → ?

“I doubled down on knowing that what happens in my life is for the good and what’s going to happen is supposed to happen. asserted

going → double → good

“You can’t do anything when it’s someone’s time but accept it and keep going and hope that one day, you’ll see [them] again.” asserted

you → do → them

Mary was back with her “RHOSLC” cast mates in March, just one month after her son’s death, following a brief pause to mourn him, sources told TMZ at the time. asserted

sources → follow → time

Filming for Season 7 was originally slated to begin the week of Feb. 23 but was put on hold following his death. asserted

Filming → slat → death

The Hollywood Reporter later reported that filming resumed in early March, with Mary joining Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Bronwyn Newport and Whitney Rose, as well as friends Britani Bateman and Ashley Quai, later that month. asserted

Mary → report → Barlow

“You’ll see [that] her strength is so inspirational,” she said. asserted

she → see → ?

“I think it will be really incredible to watch.” asserted

it → think → ?

In the days following her son’s death, Mary broke her silence on Instagram, writing, “Our beloved son, Robert Jr., has been called home to the Lord. asserted

son → follow → Lord

Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. asserted

he → ache → peace

“We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.” asserted

We → carry → sorrow

Mary later shared a tribute to Robert Jr. on Instagram, posting a photo of herself with her son as a young boy set to “Time After Time” by Jessica Mauboy. asserted

Mary → share → Mauboy

Mary Cosby defends decision to film ‘RHOSLC’ 3 weeks after son Robert Jr.’s overdose death

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