Robert De Niro’s Grandson Dead At 19, Teen’s Mom Confirms

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Robert De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, revealed the news about the tragic death of her 'darling' 19-year-old son, Leandro, in a devastating message.

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00:00 Hey everyone, it's Ali for Hollywood Life

00:02 with your news and entertainment today,

00:03 starting off with some very sad news

00:05 from the De Niro family.

00:07 Robert De Niro's daughter, Dreena De Niro,

00:09 revealed in a devastating message

00:11 that her 19-year-old son, Robert's grandson,

00:14 Leandro, passed away.

00:16 She confirmed the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post,

00:19 writing, "My beautiful, sweet angel,

00:20 "I have loved you beyond words or description

00:22 "from the moment I felt you in my belly.

00:25 "You have been my joy, my heart,

00:26 "and all that was ever pure and real in my life.

00:29 "I wish I was with you right now.

00:31 "I wish I was with you."

00:32 In a statement, Robert De Niro also shared his heartbreak,

00:35 writing via his representative,

00:37 "I'm deeply distressed by the passing

00:39 "of my beloved grandson, Leo.

00:41 "We're greatly appreciative

00:42 "of the condolences from everyone.

00:44 "We ask that we please be given privacy

00:46 "to grieve our loss."

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