Robert De Niro breaks silence on death of “beloved” grandson Leandro

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 and his family laid to rest their grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, on Saturday in New York City.In photos obtained by, De Niro and the rest of his family and friends were seen leaving the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home in Manhattan before heading to the cemetery in Valhalla, New York, about a 40-minute drive north of Manhattan.

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.

Carlos Rodriguez, the father of Robert De Niro’s grandchild Leandro, is mourning the loss of his son following his death at age 19.

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.

Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's cause of death has been revealed.The 19-year-old sadly passed away earlier this week and his mother, Drena De Niro, 51, confirmed the news on Instagram as she said goodbye to her 'beautiful sweet angel'. Drena, the daughter of Hollywood actor Robert and actress Diahnne Abbott, has now broken her silence on further details. While it's not been confirmed by a toxicology report, Leandro's mum claimed her son took pills laced with fentanyl.

Robert De Niro‘s grandson may have lost his life to a fentanyl overdose, according to his mother.

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, announced her son's death, his father, Carlos Rodriguez, took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute to his son. Leandro was reportedly 19 at the time of his death.«If you knew him you would know. ♥️

Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena De Niro claimed that her son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after taking pills laced with fentanyl.

Just days after the tragic passing of Robert De Niro's grandson, more details surrounding a potential cause of death are being revealed. De Niro's eldest child, Drena De Niro, discussed her son Leandro's passing in the comments section of her Instagram, replying to a user who asked what happened. "Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him, so for all these people still f---ing around selling and buying this s--- , my son is gone forever," she wrote.

Drena De Niro recalled holding her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, "for the last time" in a heartbreaking post penned days after his death. "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 hrs I’ve not been able to respond yet but we’re grateful for the all your love and condolences," Drena shared on Instagram.  "None of this is right or fair and my heart hurts in a way I never knew possible while still breathing and barely functioning. Leo my darling I love you today like the first day I held you in my arms." Leandro, Robert De Niro's grandson, reportedly died on Sunday in New York.

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 daughter is opening up about the loss of her son.

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 spoken out in a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.

Robert De Niro is speaking out after the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. In a statement issued to ET on Monday, the actor expressed profound sadness over the loss. De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, revealed late Sunday evening that her son, whom the family called «Leo,» had died. «I'm deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,» the star said in a statement via his rep.

Drena De Niro, the daughter of legendary actor Robert De Niro, revealed the tragic passing of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. As news of this devastating loss spread, Drena, a 51-year-old actress, poured her emotions into a heartfelt post, leaving her followers deeply moved.“My beautiful sweet angel.