A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges in connection with the death earlier this month of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro.
06.07.2023 - 17:01 / thewrap.com
Robert De Niro, De Niro Rodriguez died Sunday at age 19 as a result of taking “fentanyl laced pills” that were knowingly given to him, according to his mother, Drena De Niro.“Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” the actor and filmmaker wrote in response to a comment asking how her son died. “So for all these people still f–king around and selling and buying this s–t , my son is gone forever.”In the Instagram post, which Drena shared Monday, she announced the death of her son with “immeasurable” shock and sadness and asked for privacy “to process this inconsolable grief.” In his own statement to media, Robert De Niro said 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.” View Drena’s post below.
A post shared by Drena (@drenadeniro)De Niro Rodriguez’s body was first discovered by a friend in a New York City apartment on Sunday. At the time, TMZ reported that his death was being investigated as a drug overdose, but a NYPD examiner told TheWrap a medical examiner would be determining the official cause of death.Like his mother and grandfather before him, De Niro Rodriguez was a burgeoning actor.
He appeared in the Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga movie “A Star Is Born” in 2018 and also appeared in “Cabaret Maxime” and “The Collection.” During Drena’s first post about her son’s death, she referred to De Niro Rodriguez as “my beautiful sweet angel.” “I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly,” she said. “You have been my joy, my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my
.A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on federal narcotics charges in connection with the death earlier this month of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro.
An arrest has been made in the case of Robert De Niro‘s grandson’s death.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.
A suspect was arrested in connection to the suspected overdose of Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.Leandro died on July 2 in New York City following an alleged drug overdose. He was 19.According to multiple reports, an alleged drug dealer has been arrested in connection to Leandro's death.
Robert De Niro attended the funeral for his grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez on Friday, five days after the 19-year-old tragically died in New York City. The 79-year-old actor was accompanied by his girlfriend Tiffany Chen and their 3-month-old daughter Gia for the service at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena De Niro is giving an update on her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s cause of death following his tragic death at 19. The former model revealed what happened while responding to a series of Instagram comments, explaining that his death involved the use of fentanyl.“Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” the 51-year-old mom responded to an online user who asked about the cause of death.
Drena De Niro is speaking out after the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Rodriguez died on Monday (July 3) in New York at the age of 19. De Niro said that he is “deeply distressed” about losing his grandson.Drena De Niro, De Niro’s adopted daughter, claimed on Instagram yesterday (July 5) that fentanyl-laced pills caused her son’s death.Responding to a question about how Rodriguez had died, the 51-year-old said: “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 for ever.”A post shared by Drena (@drenadeniro)As LBC notes, the toxicology test results have not been released so the cause of Rodriguez’s death is not official.New York police are investigating the death as a possible overdose, according to local media, and several US outlets have reported that the young actor was found with white powder and drug paraphernalia nearby.Speaking out following his grandson’s death, De Niro said that he was “deeply distressed” and family members are “greatly appreciative of the condolences” but asked “that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo”.Drena wrote in tribute to her son yesterday: “My beautiful sweet angel.
the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Drena took to Instagram to share what she claims caused Leandro's death, replying to one commenter that her son was allegedly sold «fentanyl laced pills.» The 51-year-old actress and daughter of Robert De Niro previously revealed that Leandro had died in a heartbreaking tribute earlier this week on social media. He was reportedly 19. «Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,» Drena wrote in a new Instagram comment, replying to a follower who asked «OMG, why? How?» «So for all these people still f**king around selling and buying this s**t, my son is gone forever,» she concluded with a crying emoji. Drena had previously written, in an open tribute to her late son, that he «didn't deserve to die like this.» The grieving mother first announced the tragic news on July 2 with an Instagram post dedicated to her «beautiful sweet angel.»«I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly.
More information has been revealed following the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena De Niro claimed that her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after taking pills laced with fentanyl.
Robert De Niro has said he’s “deeply distressed” by the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.The actor’s eldest daughter, Drena De Niro, announced Leandro’s death on Instagram earlier this week (July 3). A cause of death has not been released.In a statement (via Fox News), Robert De Niro said: “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone.
Robert De Niro's daughter announced her son's death, she took to Instagram to pen a touching tribute to him. Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez was reportedly 19.«I can barely type through my tears but all the love, the messages, calls, texts, emails, the friends and family that held me up these last 24 [hours] I've not been able to respond yet but we're grateful for the all your love and condolences,» Drena began.
Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has passed away. He was just 19. "I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo.
Robert De Niro broke his silence on the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Robert De Niro has made his first statement since hearing of the sudden passing of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
according to TMZ. An NYPD representative told TheWrap the medical examiner will determine cause of death.“It is with immeasurable shock and and sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved son Leo,” Drena De Niro, who Robert adopted when he married her mother, his first wife Diahnne Abbott, told TheWrap in a statement on her son’s death.
This is heartbreaking.