- Robert De Niro lost his grandson
- He's opening up about the loss
- Learn what he said below
Robert De Niro's (80) world was shaken by an unimaginable event. His grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez (†19), who tragically passed away in New York on July 2, 2023, leaves a gap that cannot be filled.
Robert De Niro: He feels remorse
Robert De Niro's grandson who had already followed in his grandfather's artistic footsteps, died of a drug overdose at the age of just 19. In an emotional interview with 'People', the Hollywood star breaks his silence about the painful loss.
"It's just a shock. I never thought it would happen," reveals the acting icon, who struggles with emotions in the interview. The death of his grandson hit him unexpectedly hard and made him sink into self-reflection: "And I just then started thinking about all the things I could have, should have done maybe with him. I don't know if that would've made a difference. And so that's always playing through my mind." Adding, "It shouldn’t have happened."
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The relationship between Robert De Niro and Leandro was characterized by closeness and shared interests. The son of Drena De Niro (51) had already landed small roles at a young age and seemed to be well on the way to following in his famous grandfather's footsteps. He made a promising impression in the film industry, including an appearance in the Oscar-winning 'A Star Is Born'.
