Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro dies at 19; daughter Drena pens emotional note for 'sweet angel'

Veteran actor Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro has died at 19.

The news of his death was shared by actor's daughter Drena on July 3.

She shared an emotional note for her 'sweet angel' on social media.

She wrote that he was loved beyond words or description from the moment she felt him in her belly.

Drena shared the news of Leandro's death on her Instagram. She posted a picture of him and penned a long note. '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,' she began in her caption.

Drena further continued, '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.'

On the work front, Leandro had starred with Drena in Bradley Cooper directorial 'A star Is Born'.

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