Robert De Niro’s daughter is currently going through a pain that no parent should ever have to endure, after losing her son on Sunday, July 2, 2023. In a heart-wrenching turn of events Drena De Niro has recently broken her silence and shared the details surrounding her son’s cause of death.

Drena De Niro’s son, Leandro De Niro, reportedly battled with substance abuse, ultimately losing his life to an alleged overdose.

When news first spread about her son’s passing, it was reported that law enforcement were investigating it as a possible overdose, after Raphael’s body was found seated in a chair at a New York apartment, with drug paraphenelia beside him.

Robert De Niro’s Daughter Speaks Out About Grandson’s Cause Of Death

Now, Drena has confirmed her son’s cause of death in an Instagram post, where she vented about the destruction of the drug, fentanyl. She also alleges that someone intentionally sold fentanyl-laced drugs to Leandro without his knowledge:

“Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” Drena wrote in her comments. “So for all these people still f**king around selling and buying this s***, my son is gone forever.”

Family Pays Tribute To Leandro De Niro

Raphael De Niro was the 19-year-old grandchild of Robert De Niro and his ex-wife/former model, Diahne Abbott. They adopted daughter, Drena, as an infant; and the their family seems to be a very close-knit one.

Shortly after Leandro’s death, Drena posted a heart-wrenching tribute to her son online:

“Leo my darling I love you today like the first day I held you in my arms. The same man that picked us up from the hospital when you were born drove us to the funeral home where I touched and held you for the last time . You were kindness acceptance and love and I can’t believe any of this is real YOU made everything bearable and every burden lighter. You didn’t deserve to die like this but I can only believe that God needed a strong powerful angel in their army . I’m holding you every second of every moment I’m my heart and memories until I’m with you again . My heart is broken forever . Me daddy and your family love you , I love I love you with every beat of my crying heart 💔💔💔😭🕊️🕊️🕊️”

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Robert De Niro also released the following statement regarding his beloved grandson:

“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.”

Leandro’s father, Carlos Mare, took to social media to thank everyone for their support and to honor his son with this touching message:

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“If you knew him you would know. ♥️💔 Our families and friends will grieve but never forget him. Leo was a passionate young man, he loved his family and friends, he was loved his life and was curious about the world. Leo was a prolific and talented high level programmer who wanted to find a purposeful use with his talents beyond the social media calamity he didn’t care for. Like his parents he loved art and artists, he was comfortable in this tribe. Leo loved to travel the world he was a seeker who on his own explored many countries to break bread with strangers and to delve into philosophical thinking about thing’s beyond his age. He was also a young man with his own story and journey unknown to us and his friends, for it is at this age and time where a young heart seeks its place. 👼 @drenadeniro and I are thankful for all who are supporting family friends and strangers families that have also lost a soul too soon. 👼🦁”

Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background or upbringing. Drena’s decision to speak out serves as a reminder that behind the glamour of celebrity lives, they are real people grappling with real problems. By them sharing their story, Drena De Niro and family are not only honoring their son’s memory, but also offering solace and strength to those navigating their own path of healing.

Condolences to the family and loved ones of Leandro De Niro. May he rest in peace.

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