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Mary Cosby Returns to Filming After Sons Death

Mary Cosby is finding solace in work as she continues to grieve over the death of her only son, Robert Jr.The Bravo show resumed filming earlier this month with...

Mary Cosby Returns to Filming After Sons Death
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Bintano News

March 26, 2026

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is finding solace in work as she continues to grieve over the death of her only son, Robert Jr.

The Bravo show resumed filming earlier this month without the star, but now Cosby is back to film the rest of season seven with her fellow cast members, per TMZ.

Cosby had always planned to get back to the set while continuing to lean on her faith and friends, according to the outlet.

Producers reassured the star that she could work at whatever pace she felt comfortable with.

Robert Jr died on February 23, according to police in Salt Lake City, , who responded to a reported drug overdose and began a death investigation. An official cause of death has yet to be released. 

A private funeral was held for Cosby's son on March 7, what star described as

Mary Cosby (pictured in October 2021) has returned to work on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City as she continues to grieve over the death of her only son, Robert Jr 

Robert died on February 23 from a suspected drug overdose at the age of 23

Four days after her son's death, Cosby took to her Instagram Stories to post a throwback picture of herself with her son when he was a youngster. 'I'm going to miss you, Bubs,' she wrote alongside heart, prayer and weeping emojis.

Her touching post was accompanied by Jessica Mauboy's cover Time After Time, and Cosby added hashtags for 'God First,' 'Love' and 'Forever.'

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Her Real Housewives family, which seems to be constantly mired in drama, responded warmly in the comments.

Cosby's family life was occasionally featured on the show and Robert appeared on the Bravo series several times over the years

He was previously arrested in 2022 for driving under the influence, at which time police said he did not have a valid license and failed to follow traffic laws. 

He later pleaded guilty to the DUI charge.

During part two of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season six reunion, which aired in January, Cosby spoke about her son's arrest and time in jail.

'I know he's somewhere where he's not using,' she said. 'Unfortunately, he's learning the hard way, but I'm okay with it.' Still, she said, as a mother, 'you don't wanna see your kid suffer, but I know it's good, and I'd rather him be there than dead.'

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