Hollywood star Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, passes away at age of 19

Drena De Niro, the eldest daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, has announced the tragic death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, at the age of 19. Drena shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram account, without disclosing the cause of death.

In her emotional statement, she expressed her profound love for her son and the immense pain of losing him. Leandro, who was an actor, appeared alongside his mother in the film "A Star Is Born" in 2018. He also had roles in other movies such as "The Collection" (2005) and "Cabaret Maxime" (2018).

The De Niro family has experienced both joy and sorrow, with the recent birth of Robert De Niro's daughter, Gia Virginia Chen De Niro, in May. Leandro's passing is a devastating loss for the family.