AceShowbiz - Production for the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has been halted following the death of a cast member's son.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby is mourning the loss of her son, Robert Cosby Jr. Initial reports from police suggest his death may have been caused by an overdose, though the investigation is ongoing. The young man had previously discussed his struggles with addiction on the reality series.

Filming for Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was scheduled to begin this week. According to a report from PEOPLE magazine, the network and producers have shut down production out of respect for Cosby and her family. There is no word on when filming will resume or if Cosby will participate in the new season.

Robert Cosby Jr.'s death comes just weeks after his release from a Utah jail on February 3. He passed away on February 25. During the Season 6 reunion of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, his mother provided an update, explaining he was facing charges including assault and violating a protective order for repeatedly visiting his estranged wife.

At the time, Mary Cosby expressed that she was "okay" with her son being incarcerated, telling host Andy Cohen, "I'd rather him be there than dead." She believed jail was the safest place for him given his circumstances.

Cosby was an original cast member on RHOSLC, starring in the first two seasons, sitting out the third, and returning in a limited role for Season 4 before rejoining as a full-time housewife for Season 5. The sixth season recently concluded airing.

Fellow Bravo personalities have shared their condolences. Andy Cohen posted on social media, "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."