Tragic News: Robert De Niros Grandson Leandro Found Dead at 19

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, was discovered dead on Sunday afternoon, July 2. He was found with a white powdery substance near his body. Leandro, aged 19, was the son of De Niros adopted daughter Drena, 51, and artist Carlos Rodriguez. Upon the tragic discovery, Drena shared


Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the grandson of Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, was discovered dead on Sunday afternoon, July 2. He was found with a white powdery substance near his body.

Leandro, aged 19, was the son of De Niro’s adopted daughter Drena, 51, and artist Carlos Rodriguez. Upon the tragic discovery, Drena shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, expressing her deep sorrow.

The teenager was found in a one-bedroom apartment at the Cipriani Club Residences on Wall Street, with no signs of trauma but with a suspicious substance nearby. He was found by a concerned friend who had not been in contact with him for a few days and decided to check on him, according to a police source who spoke to TMZ.

Leandro, who aspired to follow in his mother and grandfather’s footsteps in the entertainment industry, had begun making strides in the field. He landed a minor role in the 2018 film “A Star Is Born” and also appeared in “Cabaret Maxime” the same year.

Both of his parents paid tribute to him on Instagram on Sunday night, sharing their deep emotions and memories.

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Speaking on the tragic loss, Leandro’s father, Carlos, also shared poignant words, emphasizing the depth of love and the void left by his son’s passing.

‘You can’t spell LOVE without LEO,’ he remarked in his emotional tribute.

Leandro’s mother, who was adopted by De Niro, expressed her profound love and heartache at the loss of her beloved son, describing him as her source of pure joy and light in life.

Leandro’s untimely demise has left his family and friends shattered, with his memory cherished and his legacy enduring as they navigate this unimaginable loss.

‘You were so deeply loved and appreciated, and I wish that love alone could have saved you. I’m so sorry my baby,’ Drena lamented in her heartfelt tribute.

Adopted by De Niro after he married her mother, Drena has taken on his surname, and his enduring support and love for the family are evident during this difficult time.
 


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