Jen Shah Reaches Out to 'RHOSLC' Costar Mary Cosby After Son's Death

The former Bravo star privately sent condolences following the tragic passing of Mary's son Robert Jr.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:06am

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An extreme close-up of a heavily textured, crumpled velvet fabric in deep burgundy and charcoal tones, conveying a sense of sorrow and mourning through the dramatic lighting and abstract composition.A private gesture of condolence amid the grief of a former reality TV co-star.Salt Lake City Today

Jen Shah, the former star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has reached out to her ex-costar Mary Cosby to offer her condolences after the tragic death of Mary's son Robert Cosby Jr. at age 23. Shah said she privately sent Mary a card and message of support, wanting to respect Mary's privacy during this difficult time.

Why it matters

The relationship between Jen and Mary has been strained in recent years, with the two former friends and castmates no longer speaking. Jen's decision to reach out privately shows a compassionate side and an effort to heal old wounds, even as Mary continues to grieve the loss of her son.

The details

In an interview, Jen Shah revealed that she 'privately reached out to Mary' to express her condolences after hearing the news of Robert Jr.'s passing. Shah said she sent Mary a card and told her that 'she's in my family's prayers every day.' Jen wanted to make the gesture privately to avoid making Mary's grief about her own response, stating 'I didn't want it to become about me responding. I wanted it to remain about what Mary was going through and about her son and honoring his memory.'

  • Robert Cosby Jr. passed away at age 23 on February 25, 2026.
  • Jen Shah reached out to Mary Cosby privately following the news of Robert Jr.'s death.

The players

Jen Shah

A former star of the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, who recently completed a prison sentence for her role in a telemarketing fraud scheme.

Mary Cosby

Jen Shah's former co-star on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, who is grieving the tragic loss of her 23-year-old son Robert Cosby Jr.

Robert Cosby Jr.

The 23-year-old son of Mary Cosby, who passed away in February 2026 following a suspected overdose.

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What they’re saying

“I did reach out to Mary. I privately reached out to Mary because I felt like that was the respectful thing to do. I sent her a card, you know, and just told her how deeply sorry that I was to hear about the passing of Robert Jr.”

— Jen Shah, Former 'RHOSLC' Star

“Even though, you know, I hadn't talked to her for, obviously, a few years while I've been gone that I care about her, especially with right now, you know, what she's going through. I chose to reach out privately because I didn't want it to be a distraction if I were to do it publicly.”

— Jen Shah, Former 'RHOSLC' Star

The takeaway

Jen Shah's decision to privately reach out to her former RHOSLC co-star Mary Cosby following the tragic death of Mary's son shows a compassionate side and an effort to heal old wounds, even as Mary continues to grieve this devastating loss.