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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., 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.
In resurfaced Instagram Live clips, Ray J says doctors have told him he has months to live due to deteriorating heart health, attributing it to years of heavy alcohol use and Adderall. He says his sister Brandy is paying his bills for the rest of the year and he plans to seek treatment in Haiti, all amid ongoing legal drama with wife Princess Love and a restraining order.
A former Nickelodeon child star, Tylor Chase, has reportedly fallen into homelessness, sleeping behind a plank on his mother’s California porch amid ongoing addiction and mental-health struggles. Family and media reports describe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, past rehab refusals, and a history of public attention and outreach, while authorities say he is not wanted for crimes.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services briefly cut grants for mental health and substance-use programs, prompting confusion among recipients, then quickly reinstated the funding, highlighting policy volatility in federal health programs.
The Department of Health and Human Services reinstated $2 billion in funding for SAMHSA’s mental health and substance-use programs after canceling it the day before, following pushback from physicians, advocates, and lawmakers who urged a more cautious, stable approach to health policy.
The Trump administration is slashing nearly $2 billion in federal funding for more than 2,000 programs that provide addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and mental health services, with SAMHSA notices effective immediately as the agency shifts priorities toward innovative interventions to combat rising mental illness, overdose, and suicide.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled up to $1.9 billion in SAMHSA discretionary funding for substance-use and mental-health services, affecting about 2,800 grantees (roughly 26% of SAMHSA's budget) and forcing immediate program cuts that could imperil overdose prevention, school-based mental health supports, and recovery programs; a small subset of grants remains funded, and critics warn of real-time harm and potential court challenges.
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel, with witnesses suggesting she had been using cocaine prior to her death. The investigation is ongoing, with toxicology results pending, but initial reports point to a possible overdose. Victoria had a history of substance abuse and legal issues related to drug use. The family requests privacy as they mourn.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel from an apparent drug overdose, with concerns about her substance abuse history and troubled relationship with her parents prior to her death.
Former child star Tylor Chase was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a health crisis but was reportedly released and seen back on the streets of California, raising concerns about his well-being amid ongoing struggles with addiction and mental health issues.
HGTV star David Bromstad opened up about his struggles with substance abuse following storm damage to his Florida home, which led him to seek treatment and focus on his recovery, sharing insights into his emotional journey and healing process.
Tylor Chase, a former Nickelodeon star, has been struggling with homelessness and mental health issues for over a decade, with his family stating he refuses help despite ongoing efforts and treatment attempts for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Bam Margera has agreed to pay $2,500 monthly in child support to his estranged wife Nikki Boyd for their son Phoenix, starting January 1. The couple's separation has been contentious, with disputes over the legitimacy of their marriage and Bam's past substance issues. Bam claims sobriety and credits his new wife for his change. Nikki initially sought $15,000 per month but settled for a lower amount.
Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center has reopened in Ephrata, transforming the former Retreat facility into a treatment center for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, offering phased renovations, a 39-bed initial capacity, and plans to expand to 120 beds, with a focus on compassionate, individualized care.