Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of legendary actor Robert De Niro, sadly passed away at the age of 19. This heartbreaking news was announced by family members on Monday.
Expressing her grief on Instagram, De Niro’s eldest daughter, Drena, shared the loss of her beloved son. She described him as a “sweet angel” and expressed her deep love for him, emphasizing how he brought joy and purity to her life. Drena expressed her longing to be with him and her wish to have been able to save him with her love alone.
Drena closed her post with an apology to her son and a heartfelt plea for him to rest in peace and eternal paradise. It is evident that her pain is immeasurable.
Drena De Niro is the oldest among Robert De Niro’s seven children. In addition to being his daughter, she also had the privilege of acting alongside her son in three projects, including the critically acclaimed 2018 film A Star Is Born, in which they portrayed a mother and son. This demonstrates the close bond they shared both on and off-screen.
Robert De Niro, in a statement released on Monday, expressed his deep distress over the passing of his beloved grandson Leo. He thanked everyone for their condolences and respectfully asked for privacy to mourn their loss.
Requests for comments from Drena De Niro’s representative have not yet been answered. However, the New York City police confirmed that an unconscious and unresponsive 18-year-old male was found and pronounced deceased at the Cipriani Club Residences address in Wall Street, where Leandro was discovered. The exact cause of his death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office.
Drena De Niro is an accomplished actress with an extensive list of credits in films such as Joy, The Intern, and Mozart in the Jungle. Leandro had also made strides in his acting career, appearing in movies like The Collection and Cabaret Maxime alongside his mother.
It’s evident that Drena and Leandro cherished their bond as they previously celebrated Mother’s Day together. The details surrounding the cause of Leandro’s death have not been disclosed. His father, Carlos Mare, has yet to comment publicly, but he did share an image of a black square on Instagram, symbolizing his mourning.
Condolences poured in from various individuals, including director Lee Daniels and actor Rosie Perez, who expressed their sympathy and support for Drena during this difficult time.
The family has not provided any additional information, and we extend our deepest condolences to them. May Leandro De Niro Rodriguez rest in peace.
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