Leandro De Niro, grandson of Robert De Niro, has died at the age of 19. Drena De Niro, Rodriguez’s mother and daughter of Robert De Niro and his first wife, Diane Abbott, announced the death on Instagram.
He wrote in the post, “My beautiful, lovely angel. Ever since I felt you in my belly, I have loved you beyond words or description. You have always been my joy, my heart and everything I have in life, pure and real. I wish I was with you now. I wish you were with me I don’t know how I will live without you, but I will try to move on and spread the love and light that you made me feel as my mother. You are deeply loved and appreciated, and I wish that only that love can save you. I am so sorry my child. I am sorry. Rest in peace and eternal heaven my dear boy”.
Among the names expressing condolences in her mother’s comments section were director Lee Daniels, who wrote “Drena, God keep you in His arms” and actor Rosie Perez, who wrote: “Shocked! I am sorry! We are all here for you!! I love you so much!”
Naomi Campbell also shared her condolences, writing: “So sorry for you Drena, such a jodi, I can’t imagine how you must be feeling, may God cover you and hold you in his arms during this very sad time and loss.” Keep… I love it.” You are always here for you”.
The exact circumstances of Leandro’s untimely demise have not been disclosed. Father Carlos Mare did not comment, although he posted a picture of a black square on Instagram without adding any words.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez was an aspiring actor and director.
For the unaware, Rodriguez and Drena De Niro played mother-son duo Paulette Stone and Leo Stone in Bradley Cooper’s 2018 film A Star Is Born. They also appeared together in the 2005 film The Collection and the 2018 film Cabaret Maxime.