America’s favorite on-screen gangster, Robert De Niro quickly became a household name by captivating the audience with his exceptional talent and versatility. With a career that spans six decades, the actor has made a name for himself, as he was quite popular for constantly collaborating with Martin Scorcese. One of the main reasons for his success was his powerful performance in the 1980 film, Raging Bull, where he played the role of a troubled boxer. His performance was widely praised, earning him his first Academy Award.
However, the 79 years old actor has found respite in gloomy seclusion after the untimely death of his grandson. Robert De Niro was particularly close with his grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez. As a result, he was devasted at the news of his grandson’s demise, who was only 19 years old.
Robert De Niro Is Devastated By His Grandson’s Demise
The tragic death of Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez has left The Godfather actor heartbroken. Prior to the incident, he was celebrating the birth of his daughter. However, the loss of his grandson has changed everything. Following the death, Niro asked for privacy to grieve the loss of his grandson.
“We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo.”
An insider has come forward stating that Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez had bagged a few roles in movies, and his grandfather would often encourage him, as he was extremely fond of him.
“He’d already had a few roles in movies, and Bob encouraged him whenever he could. Bob had a real fondness for Leo.”
The source also added that Robert De Niro has lost the will to “carry on,” as he is finding solace in a “dark place.”
“He’s retreated to a very dark place. Everyone’s praying he finds the strength he needs to carry on.”
The loss comes as a shock to Hollywood and fans around the world. But what led to such a tragic death?
How Did Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez Die?
On 2nd July 2023, the sudden news of Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez’s death caused a stir on the internet. A friend of Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez went to visit him in his New York City apartment, as he had not heard from him lately. Upon visiting his apartment, he was first found unconscious and unresponsive, and later he was declared dead by the doctors.
Drena De Niro, the mother of Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, stated that the cause of his son’s death was fentanyl pills. The On The Run actress replied to a comment on her post asking how her son died.
“Someone sold him fentanyl-laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him so for all these people still fucking around selling and buying this shit, my son is gone forever [crying face emoji].”
The family of the 19-year-old boy has put him to rest as photos have surfaced online that Robert De Niro, other family members, and friends of the deceased were seen leaving the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home in Manhattan before heading to the cemetery in Valhalla, New York.
Source: Radar Online
