Robert De Niro speaks out on death of 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez

Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez has died, according to his mother, Drena De Niro.

The actress, 51, shared the news on social media Sunday alongside a photo of her 19-year-old son.

“My beautiful sweet angel,” Drena De Niro wrote in the caption. “I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly.”

Robert De Niro said he is “deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo” in a statement shared with USA TODAY Monday by his rep Stan Rosenfield. READ MORE

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