MOVIE NEWS – Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro has died from a “toxic” combination of illicit drugs, including fentanyl, according to an autopsy.

The New York medical examiner said that Robert De Niro’s grandson, 19-year-old Leandro De Niro, died from a “toxic” combination of illicit drugs. According to the autopsy results, Leandro had fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine and cocaine in his system at the time of his death. The latter was classified as an “accident”.

The woman who was arrested in connection with the late teenager’s overdose allegedly warned him about the fentanyl-containing pills, which she is believed to have sold him.

According to a criminal complaint published last month, officers found text messages between 20-year-old Sophia Marks and Leandro about the purchase of counterfeit oxycodone and Xanax just days before his death. Police believe Marks also allegedly sold pills to 15-year-old children.

On 2 July, Drena De Niro made the heartbreaking announcement that her son, who she shared with graffiti artist Carlos Rodriguez (aka Mare139), had died. The Daredevil Films founder lamented that she wished “her love alone could have saved” her only child. “I’m so sorry my baby,” she continued. “Rest in Peace and Eternal Paradise my darling boy.”

Drena also seemed pretty sure she knew what had killed her son. “Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,” she claimed earlier on Instagram in response to an inquiring commenter.

For his part, Robert responded to the tragic news in a statement. “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,” the 79-year-old actor said through his representative.

“We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo.”

Leandro was laid to rest on July 8. Drena and her late son also lived in Manhattan and celebrated Mother’s Day together.

Source: CBS News