Robert De Niro Mourns Grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s Death at 19

Robert De Niro is talking out concerning the lack of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.

In a press release to NBC Information July 3, the Oscar winner, 79, mentioned he was “deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson.”

He added, “We’re significantly appreciative of the condolences from everybody. We ask that we please be given privateness to grieve our lack of Leo.”

The New York Metropolis Police Division instructed NBC Information that Leandro was discovered unconscious July 2 inside a New York Metropolis residence and that emergency medical personnel pronounced him useless on the scene. The reason for his demise has not been launched.

Leandro’s mom Drena De Niro, Robert’s daughter with ex Diahnne Abbott, additionally confirmed her son’s demise with an Instagram tribute posted July 2.

“My lovely candy angel,” she captioned a photograph of Leandro. “I’ve liked you past phrases or description from the second I felt you in my stomach. You could have been my pleasure my coronary heart and all that was ever pure and actual in my life.”