Robert De Niro reflected on the profound shock he experienced following the tragic and untimely death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, at the age of 19. Leandro, who was deeply loved, is missed by his parents and grandfather.
Robert De Niro has opened up about the loss of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, almost a year after he died on July 2, 2023.
Leandro, who was 19, was the only son of Robert’s daughter Drena, 56. Drena shared her son with her ex, Carlos Rodriguez.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
The cause of Robert’s grandson’s death was released a month after he died. The New York City chief medical examiner’s office revealed that Leandro died from “toxic effects of fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine,” a mix of illegal drugs.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez | Source: Instagram/drenadeniro/
In February 2024, the actor called the death of his grandson an “awful” tragedy that he never thought would happen. When Robert de Niro got the news of Leandro’s death, he was in disbelief. “It’s just a shock,” he said.