Tragic Death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez: Fentanyl-Laced Pills Blamed
New York City – The entertainment industry is mourning the devastating loss of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, son of actress Drena De Niro and grandson of renowned actor Robert De Niro. The 19-year-old, who appeared alongside his mother in the film “A Star Is Born,” tragically passed away on Sunday, allegedly due to consuming fentanyl-laced pills.
Drena De Niro took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news and express her pain. Responding to a question about the cause of her son’s death, she revealed, “Someone sold him fentanyl-laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him. So, for all these people still messing around selling and buying this poison, my son is gone forever.”
The grief-stricken mother had posted a thank you message, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming love and support received from friends and fans during this difficult time. She appealed for privacy as she grieves the untimely loss of her beloved son.
Confirming the grim incident, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department informed People magazine that a man was found lifeless in a downtown apartment on Sunday afternoon. Identifying the deceased as Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, they declared him dead at the scene.
Sharing her anguish on Instagram, Drena De Niro penned a heart-wrenching tribute to her late son. “My beautiful sweet angel,” she wrote. “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.”
Expressing his deep sorrow, legendary actor Robert De Niro released a statement. “I am distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson, Leo,” he said.
The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing fentanyl crisis that continues to claim numerous lives across the country. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin and up to 100 times more potent than morphine. Its involvement in overdose deaths has skyrocketed in recent years, making it a significant threat to public health.
Law enforcement agencies and health officials have been working tirelessly to combat the fentanyl epidemic, urging the public to exercise caution and avoid illicit drug use. Authorities are also diligently pursuing investigations to identify the sources behind the distribution of these dangerous substances.
As the investigation into Leandro De Niro Rodriguez’s death unfolds, his family and friends hope that justice is served and that his tragic passing serves as a wake-up call for society’s battle against the deadly opioid crisis.