The 19-year-old grandson of Robert De Niro has died
Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died, his mother announced on social media.
He was 19.
In a post on Sunday, Drena De Niro, Robert De Niro's daughter, wrote about the loss of her son.
The caption read, “You have been my joy, my heart and everything pure and real in my life.” I don't know how to survive without you, but I'll go on and spread the love and light that you so made me feel in being your mom. Your love and appreciation were so profound, and I wish that love alone could have saved you.”
In the post, she tagged her son's father, artist Carlos Rodriguez, also known as Carlos Mare.
She wrote, "Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise, my dear boy.".
'Words can't describe the joy he gave us or the loss we now feel with our families and friends,' Mare commented on the post. "He is now a Godchild."
The cause of death was not disclosed.
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It is with immeasurable shock and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo, Drena De Niro said in a statement on Monday. "We ask for privacy at this time to process this inconsolable loss."
During a statement to GNA Robert De Niro said: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my beloved grandson Leo." He thanked everyone for their condolences and asked for privacy.
According to IMDB, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez had other acting credits including "The Collection" in 2005 and Cabaret Maxime in 2018.
