Robert De Niro's Grandson Dead At 19

Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has passed away at the age of 19. His mother, Robert's daughter Drena De Niro, shared the news.

“It is with immeasurable shock and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo. We thank you for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we are given privacy at this time to process this inconsolable grief.”

“My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you.”

“I don’t know how to live without you but I’ll try to go on and spread the love and light that you so made me feel in getting to be your mama. You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you 😞.”

“I’m so sorry my baby, I’m so sorry @carlosmare 😢💔. Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy 🙏🏽💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️."

Carlos Mare, his father, left a heartfelt tribute in the comments section.

“😢 My dear Drena… words aren’t enough to express the joy he gave us or the loss we now endure with our families and friends. He is Godschild now. 🙏🏼 On this full moon his spirit luminates what could not be seen in the dark. You can’t spell LOVE without LEO 👼💔💔.”

Many celebrities, including Andy Cohen and Naomi Campbell have shared condolences to Robert and loved ones of Leo.

Andy Cohen said, “Drena I am so sad to hear about beautiful Leo. Sending you all my love ❤️."

Naomi added, “Drena heartbroken for you, such a Duo, i can’t imagine how you must feel, May the lord cover you and hold you in his arms, at this very sad time and loss .. I love you, always here for you 🕊️💔🙏🏾.”

Before his untimely death, Leandro was following in the footsteps of his mother and grandfather with acting, appearing alongside Drena in 'A Star Is Born,' playing Dave Chappelle's son. He has also worked with his mother on 'The Collection' and 'Cabaret Maxime.'

Robert has opened up following the death of his grandson.

“I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo.”

Robert adopted Drena with ex-wife Diahnne Abbott, with Drena welcoming Leandro in 2004 with Carlos Mare.

Along with Drena, Robert has six children, son Raphael, twins Julian and Aaron, son Elliot, daughter Helen, and newly welcomed daughter, who arrived earlier this year.