Tragic Death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez: Grandson of Robert De Niro Overdoses on Fentanyl
NEW YORK (KABC) – The city of New York is mourning the loss of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of renowned actor Robert De Niro. According to the New York City medical examiner’s office, Rodriguez died last month from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
On July 2, the young Rodriguez lost his life in Lower Manhattan due to the toxic effects of various substances found in his system. The medical examiner’s report listed fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine as the contributing factors to his untimely demise. The manner of death has been officially ruled as accidental, leaving the family devastated.
In a shocking twist, 20-year-old Sophia Haley Marks, also known by the notorious moniker “Percocet Princess,” was apprehended last month in connection with Rodriguez’s death. Marks stands accused of selling the 19-year-old a counterfeit oxycodone pill discretely laced with fentanyl, despite being aware of its deadly nature.
Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, has been responsible for a staggering number of overdose deaths in recent years. Its presence in various street drugs has become a growing concern for law enforcement and public health officials. The alleged actions of Marks, intentionally peddling a lethal substance under the guise of a common painkiller, illustrate the gravity of this troubling trend.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to combat the illicit drug market, particularly substances containing fentanyl. This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with purchasing drugs from unregulated sources.
As the investigation unfolds, the De Niro family is grappling with the devastating loss of their beloved grandson. Robert De Niro, an iconic figure in the entertainment industry, has yet to release a statement regarding Rodriguez’s passing. However, it is evident that this tragic incident has undoubtedly shaken the family to its core.
The untimely death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez serves as a sobering wake-up call about the lethal risks carried by illicit substances, even for those seemingly invulnerable to such perils. It is crucial to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, striving to prevent similar incidents and spare other families from the heartbreak that the De Niros are enduring.