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Mary Cosby of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City mourns the death of her 23-year-old son Robert Cosby Jr., who was found unresponsive after a possible overdose and had a history of addiction; he had been released from jail weeks before his death. A flood of tributes and support poured in from fellow Real Housewives stars, with Bravo executives like Andy Cohen expressing sympathy for Mary and her family.
The son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby has died of an apparent overdose, with Salt Lake City police saying the incident is under investigation.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has died amid an overdose investigation. Mary Cosby publicly mourned him on Instagram, and Bravo offered condolences. Cosby had a history of substance use and legal issues discussed in recent RHOSLC seasons.
Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, died after an overdose, with police confirming a death investigation. He had previously spoken about his substance-use struggles on RHOSLC, including rehab and relapse. Mary and her husband issued a statement mourning their son, and Bravo and RHOSLC cast members extended their condolences.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, died in Utah after a possible overdose; authorities say the death is under investigation by the medical examiner. Mary Cosby shared a faith-filled message of comfort. Cosby had a history of mental health and substance-abuse struggles and recent legal issues, prompting reactions from cast members and fans.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, died after an apparent overdose; police say a death investigation is underway. He had publicly discussed his drug addiction on the show, and Mary had urged him to seek help, though his sobriety did not last. The tragedy comes amid Mary’s high-profile status as a pastor and reality TV figure who has faced past church controversy.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, died in Utah after a reported arrest/medical emergency tied to a possible overdose. Mary Cosby publicly confirmed the death and fellow RHOSLC alum Andy Cohen offered condolences. Cosby Jr. had spoken about his substance-abuse struggles on the Bravo show and had pleaded guilty in 2025 to eight charges including assault and trespassing, later being released after a two-month sentence. The article also notes crisis resources for those in distress.
Robert Cosby Jr., 23, the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has died. Police responded to an unresponsive man at a residence; investigators initially described it as a possible overdose and later opened a death investigation. He was released from Salt Lake County jail about three weeks earlier after a two‑month sentence. Mary Cosby and her husband posted messages of grief, and coverage noted his prior legal troubles, including arrests and a DUI, with tributes pouring in from RHOSLC colleagues.
Victoria Jones, 34, the daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s Day. The medical examiner ruled the death an accidental cocaine overdose (toxic effects of cocaine). Police responded around 3:14 a.m. on Jan. 1, and the Fairmont issued condolences while cooperating with authorities. Reports note a prior Napa arrest related to a domestic dispute over drug use.
Washington’s poison center saw GLP-1 drug–related calls double from 211 in 2024 to 421 in 2025, as at‑home dosing and unfamiliarity with syringes contribute to severe nausea, vomiting, and emergencies. The rise is linked to brand‑name meds like Ozempic and Wegovy and off‑brand/compounded versions sold online, with regulators evaluating risks. Experts urge using licensed healthcare providers, following dosing instructions, avoiding compounded products when possible, and keeping the 24/7 poison‑control number 1-800-222-1222 handy.
A 7-year-old Indiana girl injected about 60% of her mother’s GLP-1 diabetes medicine after misinterpreting it as stomach medicine, resulting in dehydration, vomiting, and a hospital stay. Doctors feared kidney failure, but she recovered after hospital treatment. Her mother now keeps the medication locked away to prevent a repeat incident, highlighting the importance of proper storage and supervision of prescription drugs for children.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic/Wegovy and Zepbound/Mounjaro, increasingly used for weight loss, have coincided with a surge in poison-center calls and overdoses, including children. A 7-year-old in Indiana suffered severe vomiting after taking her mother's injection; statewide calls rose from 153 in 2024 to 320 in 2025, and national data show about 23,000 GLP-1–related poison-center calls from 2019–2025 (nearly a 1,500% increase). Experts urge proper dosing, buying from reputable sources, and securing meds away from kids, noting counterfeit products add another layer of risk.
A California family’s 7-year-old daughter overdosed on her mother’s GLP-1 medication (tirzepatide/Mounjaro), causing severe vomiting and dehydration but a full recovery; the incident mirrors a nationwide surge in GLP-1 overdose and side-effect calls to poison centers as prescriptions rise, with most cases due to accidental dosing errors. Experts urge careful reading of instructions, pharmacist demonstrations on proper dosing, use of lockboxes for meds, and obtaining medications from reputable sources to keep them away from children.
With GLP-1 prescriptions surging for diabetes and weight loss, a 7-year-old's self-injection and hospitalization spotlight a nationwide rise in GLP-1–related poison-center calls, driven mainly by accidental dosing; experts warn of dehydration, renal risk, and even pancreatitis, urging careful dosing, secure storage, and reputable sourcing to prevent misuse and counterfeit drugs.
Khloé Kardashian recalls advising Lamar Odom after his overdose to stay away from brothels, telling him to take care of private matters in the privacy of his hotel room. She also notes his long battle with sex and drug addiction, his near-fatal 2015 overdose, and his subsequent sobriety journey including running eight drug-treatment centers in Los Angeles.