More details are coming to light about the tragic death of Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Robert’s daughter, Drena De Niro, posted a tribute to Leandro on social media, and thousands of followers flocked to the comments section to send their condolences. Several fans also had questions about Leandro’s death, including one who asked, “OMG, why? How?” That particular question must have caught Drena’s eye because she replied and shed light on what happened. “Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” Drena began her comment. “So for all these people still f**king around selling and buying this s**t, my son is gone forever.” Drena also added a crying-face emoji to express her feelings.
Following her initial post informing fans of Leandro’s death, Drena has continued to pay tribute to her son on social media. In one update, she thanked her followers for all of their love and support while adding that she was still struggling. “None of this is right or fair, and my heart hurts in a way I never knew possible while still breathing and barely functioning,” she wrote. In another social media post, Drena shared a throwback photo of her son strumming a guitar on his lap. “My darling we celebrate you today and always,” she wrote. “Thank you to everyone for the help prayers and loving energy that is pulling us through this devastating time.”
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