Robert De Niro’s grandson and actor Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died at the age of 19. His death is currently being investigated as a overdose by NYC law enforcement.
Robert De Niro released a statement confirming the news saying, “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo.”
His mother, Drena De Niro also spoke of Leandro’s death on Instagram Sunday, stating:
“My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how to live without you but I’ll try to go on and spread the love and light that you so made me feel in getting to be your mama. You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you. 😞 Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy.”
Leandro was featured in A Star is Born as the son of Dave Chappelle’s character George ‘Noodles’ Stone along with appearing in Cabaret Maxime in 2018 as well.
Our condolences goes to the De Niro family during this devastating time.
