Robert de Niro in mourning: His 19-year-old grandson Leandro's cause of death revealed

Published on July 6, 2023 at 12:25 PM by Sharleen McAleavy

Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, died aged 19 on Sunday, July 2, 2023. His mother, Drena, said on Instagram that drugs containing fentanyl may have caused her son's death.

Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson Leandro died from an alleged overdose, according to his mother

While Robert De Niro became a father for the seventh time at the age of 79, terrible news has hit the family. In a touching Instagram post, Drena De Niro, the actor's 51-year-old daughter, announced the death of her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, aged just 19. He reportedly died after taking drugs containing fentanyl.

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'I am deeply saddened by the loss of my grandson'

Leandro had chosen to be an actor, like his grandfather... Leandro De Niro Rodriguez sadly died aged just 19. Earlier this week, Robert De Niro released a statement confirming his grandson's death, and asking for privacy.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We are grateful for all your condolences, but ask for some privacy to grieve.

It was his adopted daughter, Drena, who informed fans of the terrible news on Instagram, on Monday, July 3, 2023.

You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you 😞I’m so sorry my baby , I’m so sorry @carlosmare 😢💔. Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy 🙏🏽💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

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Leandro De Niro may have died of an overdose

While the cause of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's death was not immediately revealed, his mother finally answered questions from Internet users.

Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him so for all these people still fucking around selling and buying this shit , my son is gone forever 😭

The young man who shared the screen with his mum Drena De Niro in Bradley Cooper'sA Star Is Born, had also appeared in the feature films The Collection in 2005, and in Bruno de Almeida's Cabaret Maxime in 2018. He leaves behind a grieving family.

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This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag FR.

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