Robert De Niro Speaks Out After His Grandson Leandro’s Tragic Death At Age 19: ‘I’m Deeply Distressed’

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Robert De Niro has spoken out in a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Robert’s rep shared the statement with ET, in which the actor said: “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’s eldest daughter and Leandro’s mother, Drena De Niro, said in a statement: “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.” READ MORE: Robert De Niro’s Grandson Leandro Dies At Age 19, His Mother Drena De Niro Shares Heartbreaking Tribute Drena had taken to Instagram on Sunday to share the tragic news, alongside a photo of her late son.

She wrote, “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