his family the legendary actor Robert De Niro mourns his death the grandson of Leanderwho left this world at the young age of 19.
The young man was the son of De Niro’s stepdaughter Drena, 51, and artist Carlos Rodríguez, according to the Daily Mail on Monday, July 3.
What is known about the death of Robert De Niro’s grandson
Drena, the daughter of the 79-year-old actor, was the one who announced the sad news on Instagram with a heartbreaking message this Sunday, July 2.
“I wish only love could have saved you”the woman wrote.
The Daily Mail notes that it is unclear how the teenager died, however, the boy’s father said in a comment: “Words are not enough to express how happy we are for the loss we are now suffering with our families and friends.”
” Now he is a son of God. On this full moon, his spirit illuminates what could not be seen in the dark,” said Carlos Rodriguez.
Leandro was an aspiring actor and director, following in the footsteps of his famous grandfather.
He played small roles in films such as the famous ‘A Star is Born’, which it starred Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in 2018.
In the same year he also appeared in ‘Cabaret Maxime’ and ‘The Collection’, from 2005.
Drena, the boy’s mother, is the adopted daughter of Robert De Niro, who gave her his last name after he married Diane Abbott in 1976.
De Niro split from Drena’s mother in 1988, but the Hollywood star remained in her daughter’s life, according to the Daily Mail.
The famous actor, who made headlines last May when he announced he had become a father for the seventh time, did not comment after the news broke.
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