Robert De Niro's daughter, Drena, has spoken out about the possible cause of death of her son, Leandro, who recently passed away.
Leandro's mom, who undoubtedly bears unimaginable pain, mustered the strength to share her grief with the world. It comes as she hopes her son's tragedy can raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
Robert De Niro's Grandson's Cause of Death Confirmed by Mom
As per the Los Angles Times, the Hollywood legend Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro, tragically lost his life due to the lethal grip of fentanyl-laced drugs. Leandro's grieving mother, Drena, has recently come forward, revealing the devastating cause of her son's untimely demise.
In the recent Instagram post of the Hollywood star's daughter, Drena, she confirmed early reports suggesting that fentanyl-laced drugs were involved in her son's tragic passing. She writes, "Someone sold him fentanyl-laced pills that they knew were laced."
Leandro's grieving mom discloses that the dealers "still sold them to him" despite knowing it was fentanyl-laced drugs. She adds, "So for all these people still f*c*ing around selling and buying this shit, my son is gone forever." The potent synthetic opioid has been wreaking havoc across the United States, with countless lives lost to its deceptive potency.
Fentanyl is an opioid that is roughly 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The drug, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a grave concern for authorities and health experts alike. Illegally manufactured fentanyl, often mixed with other drugs, has been responsible for an alarming surge in overdose deaths in recent years.
According to TMZ, the New York Police discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia near Leandro's body at his New York City Apartment, where he was unresponsive. However, it is worth noting that the Medical Examiner has yet to determine the official cause of death of De Niro's grandson. For now, the results of the Toxicology tests are still in the making.
Meanwhile, TMZ notes that the Manhattan District Attorney (DA) is now involved in the investigation, suggesting that the local authorities are now searching for the candy man.
Leonardo De Niro's Untimely Passing
De Niro's daughter Drena announced the death of her 19-year-old son last Sunday, July 2, in an Instagram post, USA Today reports.
The 51-year-old actress paid tribute to her son in her caption. She says, "I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly."
Robert De Niro opens up about the tragic passing of his grandson, saying that he is "deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo."
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