Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of renowned actor Robert De Niro, tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was shared by Leandro’s mother, Drena De Niro, through an Instagram post where she expressed her grief and vowed to carry on, spreading the love and joy that her son brought into her life. Drena De Niro co-parented Leandro with artist Carlos Mare, who shared black squares on his Instagram without any captions.
In a heartfelt statement, Robert De Niro expressed his deep distress upon learning about his beloved grandson’s passing. He thanked everyone for their condolences and requested privacy during this time of mourning.
Unfortunately, further details regarding Leandro’s death are currently not available. Later, Drena De Niro’s publicist released another statement on her behalf, expressing immeasurable shock and sadness over the loss of their beloved son. They appreciated the outpouring of love and support from others and asked for privacy as they navigate through this inconsolable grief.
As we await more information, it is important to cherish memories of Leandro and honor his life. Leandro had a budding acting career, sharing the screen with his mother in projects like “The Collection,” “Cabaret Maxime,” and “A Star Is Born,” where they portrayed mother and son.
During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the De Niro family as they cope with this tragic loss.
In response to reports from TMZ about Leandro being found in a New York apartment, the New York City police confirmed that they found an unconscious and unresponsive 18-year-old male at a Wall Street address. Emergency medical services pronounced him deceased at the scene. It is worth noting that Leandro had only recently turned 19, according to news outlets. The medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death.
Drena De Niro, aged 51, is Robert De Niro’s oldest daughter from his first marriage. He adopted her while being married to her mother, Diahnne Abbott. Drena De Niro is also an accomplished actor, having appeared in projects such as “Joy,” “The Intern,” and “Mozart in the Jungle.” Leandro, following his mother’s footsteps, also had acting credits to his name, sharing the screen with her in various projects, including the 2018 remake of “A Star Is Born.”
During this difficult time, let us respect the De Niro family’s privacy and keep them in our thoughts as they navigate through this immense loss.
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