A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges in connection with the death earlier this month of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro.
03.07.2023 - 15:21 / deadline.com
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, a grandson of Robert De Niro who acted in A Star Is Born and Cabaret Maxime, has died. He was 19.
His death was announced Sunday by his mother Drena De Niro, the daughter of Robert De Niro and the actor’s first wife Diahnne Abbott. Additional details regarding the death were not discolosed.
On an Instagram post, Drena De Niro wrote, “My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how to live without you but I’ll try to go on and spread the love and light that you so made me feel in getting to be your mama. You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you . I’m so sorry my baby. I’m so sorry. Rest in peace and eternal paradise my darling boy.”
Rodriguez appeared with his mother in the 2018 film A Star Is Born, in which they played mother and son Paulette Stone and Leo Stone. The two also appeared as mother-son characters in Cabaret Maxime (2018) and The Collection (2005).
Responding on Instagram to Drena De Niro’s announcement, Goodfellas actor Debi Mazar wrote, “I have no words …I’m in shock. I’m so sorry… I love you both so much.”
Naomi Campbell wrote, “Drena heartbroken for you, such a duo, I can’t imagine how you must feel, may the lord cover you and hold you in his arms, at this very sad time and loss …I love you, always here for you.” Lee Daniels wrote, “Drena may GOD keep you in his arms.”
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A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges in connection with the death earlier this month of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro.
An arrest has been made in the case of Robert De Niro‘s grandson’s death.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.
A suspect was arrested in connection to the suspected overdose of Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.Leandro died on July 2 in New York City following an alleged drug overdose. He was 19.According to multiple reports, an alleged drug dealer has been arrested in connection to Leandro's death.
Robert De Niro attended the funeral for his grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez on Friday, five days after the 19-year-old tragically died in New York City. The 79-year-old actor was accompanied by his girlfriend Tiffany Chen and their 3-month-old daughter Gia for the service at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Robert De Niro and his family laid to rest their grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, on Saturday in New York City.In photos obtained by, De Niro and the rest of his family and friends were seen leaving the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home in Manhattan before heading to the cemetery in Valhalla, New York, about a 40-minute drive north of Manhattan.
Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena De Niro is giving an update on her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s cause of death following his tragic death at 19. The former model revealed what happened while responding to a series of Instagram comments, explaining that his death involved the use of fentanyl.“Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” the 51-year-old mom responded to an online user who asked about the cause of death.
Robert De Niro, De Niro Rodriguez died Sunday at age 19 as a result of taking “fentanyl laced pills” that were knowingly given to him, according to his mother, Drena De Niro.“Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” the actor and filmmaker wrote in response to a comment asking how her son died. “So for all these people still f–king around and selling and buying this s–t , my son is gone forever.”In the Instagram post, which Drena shared Monday, she announced the death of her son with “immeasurable” shock and sadness and asked for privacy “to process this inconsolable grief.” In his own statement to media, Robert De Niro said of his grandson, “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo.
Carlos Rodriguez, the father of Robert De Niro’s grandchild Leandro, is mourning the loss of his son following his death at age 19.
Drena De Niro is speaking out after the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Drena took to Instagram to share what she claims caused Leandro's death, replying to one commenter that her son was allegedly sold «fentanyl laced pills.» The 51-year-old actress and daughter of Robert De Niro previously revealed that Leandro had died in a heartbreaking tribute earlier this week on social media. He was reportedly 19. «Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,» Drena wrote in a new Instagram comment, replying to a follower who asked «OMG, why? How?» «So for all these people still f**king around selling and buying this s**t, my son is gone forever,» she concluded with a crying emoji. Drena had previously written, in an open tribute to her late son, that he «didn't deserve to die like this.» The grieving mother first announced the tragic news on July 2 with an Instagram post dedicated to her «beautiful sweet angel.»«I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly.
More information has been revealed following the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, announced her son's death, his father, Carlos Rodriguez, took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute to his son. Leandro was reportedly 19 at the time of his death.«If you knew him you would know. ♥️
Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena De Niro claimed that her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after taking pills laced with fentanyl.
Robert De Niro has said he’s “deeply distressed” by the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.The actor’s eldest daughter, Drena De Niro, announced Leandro’s death on Instagram earlier this week (July 3). A cause of death has not been released.In a statement (via Fox News), Robert De Niro said: “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone.
Robert De Niro broke his silence on the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro has spoken out in a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro is speaking out after the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. In a statement issued to ET on Monday, the actor expressed profound sadness over the loss. De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, revealed late Sunday evening that her son, whom the family called «Leo,» had died. «I'm deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,» the star said in a statement via his rep.
Robert De Niro has made his first statement since hearing of the sudden passing of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.