6-7-2023 (NEW YORK) Drena De Niro, the daughter of renowned actor Robert De Niro, has revealed that her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, died at the age of 19 due to fentanyl-laced pills. The heartbreaking news was shared by Drena De Niro in response to a question on Instagram, where she expressed her anger towards those involved in selling and buying dangerous substances.
In an emotional Instagram post, Drena De Niro thanked people for their love and support during this difficult time and requested privacy to grieve the loss of her son. The tragedy occurred on Sunday when a man was found unresponsive in a downtown New York City apartment and was pronounced dead by authorities.
Drena De Niro, who shared the screen with her son in “A Star Is Born,” expressed her deep love for him in her heartfelt Instagram post. She described him as her “beautiful sweet angel” and expressed her immeasurable love for him since the moment she felt him in her belly. The grieving mother wished she could be with him and emphasized the profound impact he had on her life.
Robert De Niro, in a statement, expressed his distress over the passing of his beloved grandson Leo. The family is undoubtedly devastated by this tragic loss.
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