Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, who starred in “A Star Is Born,” passed away, and Grandpa De Niro expressed his “deep distress” in a statement.
The family of Robert De Niro announced the demise of their 19-year-old grandson. De Niro issued a statement in which he expressed his “deep distress” over the death of his “cherished grandson,” Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez.
The sympathies from everyone have been enormously appreciated, De Niro stated.
At 55 Wall St., De Niro-Rodriguez was found unresponsive in downtown Manhattan just after 2:20 on Sunday, according to the New York City Police Department. He was declared dead at the site by emergency medical services, according to the police.
Police stated that the chief medical examiner’s office, whose spokeswoman could not be reached immediately on Monday, will determine the cause of death.De Niro-Rodriguez was listed as 18 years old by the NYPD, although a Robert De Niro spokesman claimed he was 19.
The mother of De Niro-Rodriguez and daughter of actor Robert De Niro, Drena De Niro, issued the following statement to NBC News: “It is with tremendous shock and grief that we bid farewell to our dear son Leo. We appreciate the love and support that have been shown to us, and we respectfully want some space to mourn this unbearable loss right now.
On Sunday evening, Drena De Niro paid homage to her baby on Instagram, calling him “my beautiful sweet angel.”
Since the first time, I felt you inside of me, I have loved you more than words can express, she stated. “You have been all that was ever true, pure, and joyous in my life. I wish I were with you at this moment.
“All I can do at this time is think back on the kindness and compassion you showed to everyone since I don’t know how to survive in this world without you. I’ll never forget how happy it made me when I found out you wanted to be my son,” she said. ” You were incredibly loved and treasured.”
In the post’s social media comments area, celebrities offered their sympathies.
“Drena The news of lovely Leo makes me very sad, remarked Andy Cohen of Bravo. “All my love to you.”
Rosie Perez, an actor, wrote: “Shocked! I’m very sorry! All of us are here for you!!! I adore you excessively.
Victoria Gotti, a former reality television personality, recalled De Niro-Rodriguez as a small boy.
She praised him in her letter, saying, “You were a wonderfully playful gorgeous pleasant and extraordinary young boy who matured into a fantastic young man!”
“A youth cut far too short,” Gotti continued. “I adore you, little boy!” Dear Dreana, you were an excellent “hands-on” mother.
The announcement that Robert De Niro has had another kid and is now a father of seven was gently disclosed in May. The 79-year-old said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada, “I just had a baby,” without providing any further details.
De Niro has two children via his very first marriage to Diahnne Abbott: Drena, 51, and Raphael, 46. And De Niro and his previous partner Toukie Smith have twin boys, Aaron and Julian, all 27. He and his former spouse Grace Hightower also have two children together: Elliot, 25, and Helen, 11.
The “Godfather” star informed ET that he wouldn’t describe himself as a “cool dad” while discussing fatherhood thus far.
