Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of renowned actor Robert De Niro, has passed away. The news was shared by Leandro’s mother, Drena De Niro, through an Instagram post. She expressed her profound grief and pledged to carry on, spreading the love and light that her son had brought into her life. Leandro’s father, artist Carlos Mare, posted black squares on his Instagram accounts without any captions.
Robert De Niro released a statement expressing his deep distress and appreciation for the condolences received. He requested privacy for his family during this time of mourning. Further details about the cause of Leandro’s death were not immediately available. The New York City police confirmed that an 18-year-old male, later identified as Leandro, was found unconscious and unresponsive in a New York apartment. The medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death.
Drena De Niro, aged 51, is Robert De Niro’s oldest child, whom he adopted during his marriage to her mother, Diahnne Abbott. Drena De Niro is also an actor, with credits in various films and TV shows. Leandro, too, had pursued acting and had appeared in projects alongside his mother.
The sudden loss of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez has left his family and loved ones devastated. They have requested privacy as they cope with this inconsolable grief.
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