RHOSLC Star Mary Cosby Returns to Instagram With Easter Message After Son's Death

Fellow Bravo stars respond with well-wishes to Cosby's heartfelt post.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:52am

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Mary Cosby, a star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, returned to Instagram on Easter Sunday with a message expressing gratitude for support after the recent death of her 23-year-old son, Robert Cosby Jr. Cosby's Bravo colleagues and fellow Real Housewives cast members offered supportive comments on her post.

Why it matters

Cosby's return to social media after the tragic loss of her son provides a glimpse into how the reality TV star is coping with her grief, while the outpouring of support from her Bravo family highlights the tight-knit community among the Real Housewives franchise.

The details

In her Easter message, Cosby shared her faith and thanked her friends and fans for their prayers and support following the death of her son Robert, who had struggled with addiction and mental health issues. Robert was found dead in Salt Lake City in March, with an official cause of death not yet confirmed.

  • Cosby returned to Instagram on April 5, 2026, which was Easter Sunday.
  • Robert Cosby Jr. was found dead in Salt Lake City in March 2026.

The players

Mary Cosby

A star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City who returned to Instagram with an Easter message after the death of her son.

Robert Cosby Jr.

Cosby's 23-year-old son who struggled with addiction and mental health issues and was found dead in Salt Lake City in March 2026.

Cynthia Bailey

A star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta who offered supportive comments on Cosby's Instagram post.

Dolores Catania

A star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey who sent her love to Cosby on her Instagram post.

Tamra Judge

A star of The Real Housewives of Orange County who wished Cosby a happy Easter.

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What they’re saying

“Love U!”

— Cynthia Bailey

“Love you Mary have a blessed Easter keeping your Robert jr in my heart always.”

— Dolores Catania

“Happy Easter Mary.”

— Tamra Judge

The takeaway

Cosby's return to social media after the tragic loss of her son highlights the importance of community and support during times of grief, especially for public figures like the Real Housewives stars who have built strong connections with their fans and fellow cast members.