The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby says her 'heart aches' after her son Robert Cosby Jr. dies aged 23

Robert Cosby Jr, son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has reportedly after suffering a “medical emergency.

He died on Monday night (February 23) in Utah, United States, according to TMZ. His official cause of death has not been released, but the publication states that local police allegedly responded to a call regarding a possible overdose. This has not been confirmed, however.

TMZ reported that that police in Salt Lake City informed them that on Monday night they responded to a call for a “full arrest/medical emergency for a 23 year old male.” Fire and paramedics were also thought to have been dispatched to the scene.

Mary Cosby and Robert Sr. told TMZ: "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."

Mary recently spoke about her son’s struggles with sobriety during a radio show with Dorinda Medley. “He’s doing as good as he can. It’s his journey. I told him ‘if you don’t make your mind up, then this is all for nothing’,” she said.

“And if it just takes a made up mind to do and execute whatever you are trying to do, but you can’t do it if your mind’s not made up. And I can’t make it up for him. I can just only push him, encourage him and love him.”

The Salt Lake City star added that her son was “still on that road and it’s a hardcore road,” adding that it was “tough to watch as a mum”.

She continued: “It’s hurtful to see his dad is most of the time devastated. But at the same time, I have hope and I believe in him. I know that his ability, I mean, I raised him, so I know he’s got all the tools and he’s got all the will, the willpower that he needs and the support. He just needs to make up his mind.”

Mary and Robert Sr. married in 1998, and Robert Jr. was the couple’s only son.

Following the news of Robert Jr’s death, Bravo boss Andy Cohen took to Threads with his own statement. He said: “Devastatingly sad news out of SLC. This is every parent's worst nightmare. My heart is broken for Mary, and I am sending all my love to her and Robert Sr.”