Medical Examiner Reveals the Cause
One month after the heartbreaking death of Leandro, the grandson of renowned actor Robert De Niro, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York has confirmed the cause of his passing. According to Fox News Digital, the official report states that Leandro’s death was caused by a combination of “bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine.”
A Devastated De Niro
Upon hearing the tragic news, Robert De Niro expressed his profound disbelief. Leandro was the son of De Niro’s oldest daughter, Drena, whom he adopted while married to Diahnne Abbott in 1976. The actor remembered feeling a sense of sorrow for not being able to prevent the tragedy. “And I just then started thinking about all the things I could have, should have done maybe with him. I don’t know if that would’ve made a difference. And so that’s always playing through my mind,” De Niro shared.
A Heartbreaking Accident
The medical examiner ruled Leandro’s manner of death as an accident. De Niro emphasized that this loss is a devastating event for everyone involved, stating, “It’s not a good thing for anybody. It shouldn’t have happened.”
A Mother’s Connection
Drena, an actress and filmmaker, had the opportunity to work alongside her son in various projects, including “A Star is Born.” The deep bond between a mother and child makes this loss even more difficult to bear.
Legal Actions
Authorities arrested a suspect named Marks in connection with Rodriguez’s death in July. Marks allegedly sold drugs to Rodriguez before he was found deceased in his Manhattan apartment on July 2. Two weeks later, Marks appeared in court on federal narcotics charges and agreed to remain in custody until a future bail request. Prosecutors have made it clear that they oppose her release.
A Private Time of Mourning
In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, the family requested privacy during this period of mourning. They expressed their gratitude for the condolences received and shared their deep distress over the loss of their beloved grandson, Leo.
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