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Robert De Niro’s Grandson Died From Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Mother Claims

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Robert De Niro’s Grandson Died From Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Mother Claims

Robert De Niro’s Grandson Died From Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Mother Claims

Robert De Niro’s Grandson Died From , Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Mother Claims. Robert De Niro’s Grandson Died From , Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Mother Claims. On July 3, Drena De Niro announced that her son, , Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, , had died at the age of 19.

At the time, Drena, alongside her father, actor Robert De Niro, did not share the cause of death.

At the time, Drena, alongside her father, actor Robert De Niro, did not share the cause of death.

However, NBC reports that Drena later revealed her son's cause of death in a reply posted to Instagram.

Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him, Drena De Niro, via Instagram.

So for all these people still f------ around selling and buying this s---, my son is gone forever, Drena De Niro, via Instagram.

NBC reports that a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said that a 911 call was received on July 2 at approximately 2:23 p.m.

Local time.

NBC reports that a spokesperson for the New York Police Department said that a 911 call was received on July 2 at approximately 2:23 p.m.

Local time.

When officers arrived at the location, a male “was found unconscious, unresponsive and was pronounced deceased” by Emergency Medical Services.

I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo.

We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone.

, Robert De Niro, via NBC.

We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo, Robert De Niro, via NBC


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