Actor Leandro De Niro Rodriguez (“A Star Is Born”), nephew of the famous Robert De Niro (“The Irishman”), died at the age of 19 last Sunday (2/7). According to the American site TMZ, he was found dead by a friend in his apartment in New York City, in the United States. Although the circumstance has not been confirmed by the authorities, the tabloid indicates a possible overdose as the cause.
The information reveals that Leandro’s friend hadn’t heard from him for days, which led him to go to the apartment. At the scene, the 19-year-old was found sitting in a chair with drugs next to his body. According to TMZ, the police are conducting an investigation.
In the face of tragedy, Robert De Niro released a statement on Monday (3/6) mourning the loss of his grandson. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved nephew Leo. We greatly appreciate everyone’s condolences. We ask that we be given privacy to mourn our loss of Leo,” he told the press.
Leandro starred with his mother in Nasce Uma Estrela
De Niro’s daughter and Leandro’s mother, actress Drena De Niro, posted an emotional farewell message to their son on Instagram. “My sweet and beautiful angel. I have loved you beyond words and descriptions from the moment I felt you in my belly. You have been my joy, my heart and everything that has ever been pure and real in my life. I wanted to be with you now. I wish I was with you,” she wrote.
“I don’t know how to live without you, but I will try to go on and spread the love and light that you made me feel by being your mother. You were so deeply loved and appreciated, and I only wish that love could have saved you.” . I’m so sorry, my baby. I’m so sorry. Rest in peace and eternal heaven, my dear boy.”
Leandro gained notoriety with his participation in the hit ‘Nasce Uma Estrela’ (2018), where he acted alongside his mother. In the storyline, he played Leo Stone, the son of Jackson Maine’s (Bradley Cooper) best friend, George Stone (Dave Chappelle). Previously, he also made small appearances in the feature films “Cabaret Maxime” (2018) and “The Collection” (2005), always alongside his mother.
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