Steven Davis
Jul 03, 2023 - 05:10

19-Year-Old Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, Grandson of Robert De Niro, Passes Away

Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has passed away.

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of the legendary actor Robert De Niro, has tragically passed away. The news was shared by his mother, Drena De Niro, who is the daughter of Robert De Niro and his first wife, Diahnne Abbott. The exact details surrounding his death have not been disclosed.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Drena De Niro expressed her profound grief over the loss of her beloved son. She described him as her beautiful sweet angel and expressed the immeasurable love she had for him from the moment she first felt him in her belly. He brought joy, love, and a sense of purity to her life. Drena expressed her deep sorrow at not being able to be with him at this moment and acknowledged the difficulty of living without him. Despite her pain, she vowed to carry on and spread the love and light that he had brought into her life. She emphasized the immense love and appreciation he had received and expressed her regret that love alone could not have saved him. Drena concluded her message by wishing her darling boy eternal peace and paradise.

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez had already begun his acting career, appearing alongside his mother in the 2018 film "A Star Is Born." In the movie, they portrayed the characters of mother and son, Paulette Stone and Leo Stone. They also shared the screen in other films such as "Cabaret Maxime" (2018) and "The Collection" (2005), playing the roles of mother and son once again.

Upon hearing the devastating news, fellow actors and friends took to Instagram to express their condolences and support. Debi Mazar, known for her role in "Goodfellas," was at a loss for words and expressed her shock and deep sorrow. She conveyed her love for both Drena and Leandro in her heartfelt message.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell also reached out to Drena, acknowledging the incredible bond between mother and son. She expressed her sympathy and offered her support, praying that Drena would find solace in the arms of the Lord during this difficult time. Director Lee Daniels also sent his condolences, asking for God's protection and comfort for Drena.

The loss of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez is a heartbreaking tragedy for his family and all who knew him. His promising acting career and the love he brought to those around him will forever be remembered. May he rest in eternal peace.