Robert De Niro's Grandson, Actor Leandro, Dies At The Age of 19; Heartbroken Mother Drena Shares Touching Tribute

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the beloved grandson of legendary actor Robert De Niro, has tragically passed away at age 19. The budding actor's unexpected demise has left his family and fans in shock and mourning.

Leandro, known for his remarkable talent and promising acting career, was confirmed dead by his mother, Drena, as she took to Instagram to share a touching post. The cause of his untimely death remains unknown, pending further investigation.

Keep on reading to learn more.

According to the Daily Mail, the young actor passed away in the early hours of Monday morning at age 19. Leandro was born on June 25, 2004, and he quickly captured hearts with his magnetic presence and natural acting abilities.

He followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and mother, making his acting debut at a young age. Although his career was still in its early stages, he had already shown immense promise, earning praise for his performances on "A Star Is Born."

Being the grandson of Robert De Niro, one of the most iconic actors in cinematic history, Leandro carried the weight of a famous surname with grace and determination. He was seen as a rising star with a bright future ahead, destined to carve his path in the industry.

The circumstances surrounding his untimely death are currently unknown, and authorities are working to determine the cause.

The news was met with an outpouring of grief from Drena De Niro, Leandro's mother and an actress herself, who took to Instagram to share her profound sorrow. In a heartfelt and poignant message, she expressed her anguish and love for her late son, saying, "I wish that love alone could have saved you."

"My beautiful sweet angel," she began. "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."

Drena continued, "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."

The "Cabaret Maxime" actress concluded by saying, "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."

The father of Leandro, Carlos Mare, along with several fans of the actress took to the comment section on her post to share their condolences on the death of her son.

"My dear... Words aren't enough to express the joy he gave us or the loss we now endure with our families and friends," Leandro's father, Carlos, wrote. "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."

A fan wrote, "Oh Drena, I'm so sorry. What a shock! I can't imagine what you're going through. Sending you so much love."

Another fan said, "Drena, don't tell me it's true tell me you're joking because I can't believe Leo isn't with us anymore. It's horrible news to digest. Drena, my heart is with you and Carlos and your loved ones - I love you."

As the devastating news continues to reverberate, heart-wrenching details emerge about the young actor's final moments, including a poignant post shared by his mother, Drena.

Weeks before the untimely passing of Leandro, his mother took to Instagram to share a snapshot of a cherished moment they had shared on Mother's Day in May. The bittersweet photos showed a radiant smile on Leandro and Drena's faces, while another photo saw them pose alongside his father, Carlos Rodriguez, capturing the essence of a "good day" spent together.

"Mothers Day ~ A Lil bit of Leo Lil bit of Mare, Lots of Sunny & CleoPipa. Lots of memories of my soulmate, fur baby Daisy. Today was a good day #happymothersday," she wrote in the caption.