Legendary actor Robert de Niro and his family have been thrown into mourning following the loss of his 19-year-old grandson.

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the son of De Niro’s daughter Drena, has sadly passed away.

Drena De Niro revealed the shocking news in a post on social media late Sunday.

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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 😞I’m so sorry my baby , I’m so sorry @carlosmare 😢💔. Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy 🙏🏽💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️”

Our condolences to the De Niro family at this time. May Leandro De Niro Rodriguez rest in peace!

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It’s currently not clear what led to the 19-year-old’s death.

Robert Anthony De Niro is an American actor. Known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, he is considered to be one of the most influential actors of his generation. 

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