Mary Cosby is remembering her son, Robert Cosby Jr., with a sweet Instagram tribute just days after his tragic death at age 23.
“#godfirst #love #forever #❤️ I’m Going to miss you bubs❤️🙏😢,” the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star wrote on Instagram Friday night.
Mary included an image of herself and a young Robert Jr., set to the song “Time After Time” by Jessica Mauboy.
Many fellow “Real Housewives” stars flocked to the comments section to support the church leader.
Mary Cosby shared a sweet photo of herself and her late son, pictured above, to Instagram. Instagram/@mary_m_cosby
As seen in the caption, the reality star noted how she will miss her only child. Instagram/@mary_m_cosby
“RHOA” star Cynthia Bailey wrote: “I love this photo of the both of you. Sending continued love, prayers and strength. Love you Mary.❤️❤️❤️,” while Heather Dubrow from “Real Housewives of Orange County” added, “Sending you love and strength ❤️.”
“It’s amazing that a certain photo can remain your favorite because of context…,” Bozoma Saint John from “RHOBH” penned, “whatever you were saying or whatever you were doing when this photo was snapped is one that comes instantly rushing back when you see the photo. I pray that the good memories will keep you uplifted ❤️.”
Kyle Richards sweetly chimed in, “Beautiful picture Mary. You’re an amazing Mom and gave him so much love. May his memory be a blessing 🙏.”
Robert Jr. was found dead after officers “responded to an overdose call that turned into a death investigation” on Monday, a Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday.
Robert Jr., seen hugging his mom above, died from an overdose on Monday. Bravo
Robert Jr., seen on his mom’s Instagram above, recently spent two months in jail for violating a pretrial protective order against his ex-wife, Alexiana Smokoff.
Shortly after the news broke, Mary spoke out, expressing that she knows “he is finally at peace.”
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow,” the reality star wrote via Instagram.
Robert Jr.’s death comes after his estranged wife, Alexiana Smokoff, filed for divorce in November following three years of marriage. The exes secretly tied the knot at a Utah courthouse in August 2022.
The divorce was finalized in January.
The exes secretly tied the knot in 2022, before Robert Jr., pictured in a social media pic above, and his ex’s divorce was finalized in January. Instagram/illboybubs
Two days after Robert Jr., seen here with his ex-wife, was released from jail, he was charged with felony aggravated assault and felony assault. BRAVO
Meanwhile, in the weeks leading up to Robert Jr.’s tragic death, the young adult was charged with domestic violence and had a warrant out for his arrest.
The 23-year-old, who had been open about his drug issues on the Bravo reality show, was charged with felony aggravated assault and felony assault on Feb. 5, just two days after he was released from jail.
The alleged victim reported Robert Jr. on Nov. 23, alleging that he became enraged after she threw his drugs in the toilet six months earlier, according to documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday.
While the alleged victim’s name wasn’t revealed, the initials were A.S., and they referred to Robert Jr. as her “husband.”
Mary, pictured in an selfie above, wrote on social media after the news broke: “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord.” Instagram/mary_m_cosby
Cosby, seen here in a car selfie, added that she was “grateful” for everyone’s prayers. Instagram/mary_m_cosby
Robert Jr. previously spent two months behind bars for violating a pretrial protective order against Alexiana.
As part of his Feb. 3 release, he was ordered to complete 75 hours of community service and complete substance abuse and anger management classes during his 24 months of probation.
Robert Jr.’s time away “allowed him to sober up and start thinking clearly” after struggling with drug addiction, his lawyer, Clayton Simms, told Page Six earlier this month.
“He’s looking forward to doing positive things,” the attorney added. “The difficulty is that he was slow to recognize the dissolution of his marriage. But now he understands the relationship is over, and he’s moving forward.”