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Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, grandson of Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, has died, his mother announced on social media.
He was 19 years old.
Actress Drena De Niro, daughter of Robert De Niro, wrote about the loss of her son in a post on Instagram sunday.
The caption read in part, “You have always been my joy, my heart and everything I have in life, pure and genuine.” “I don’t know how to live without you, but I will try to move forward and spread the love and light that you made me feel as my mother. You are very much loved and appreciated and I wish that only that love can save you.
She tagged her son’s father, artist Carlos Rodriguez, who goes by the name Carlos Mare, in the post.
He wrote, “Rest in peace and eternal heaven my dear boy.”
Mare replied in a comment on the post, “Words are not enough to express the joy she brought us or the loss we are now bearing with our families and friends.” “He’s a godchild now.”
No cause of death was shared.
“It is with extreme shock and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son, Leo,” Drena De Niro said in a statement on Monday. “We thank you for your love and support and request that we be granted privacy at this time to deal with this immeasurable grief.”
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,” Robert De Niro said in a statement. CNN. “We greatly appreciate everyone’s condolences. We request that we be kindly granted privacy to mourn Leo’s passing.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was also an actor. He appeared alongside his mother in the 2018 film “A Star Is Born” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Her other acting credits include “The Collection” in 2005 and Cabaret Maxime in 2018 According to IMDB.