Current:Home > ScamsLeandro De Niro Rodriguez's cause of death revealed as accidental drug overdose, reports say -ForexStream
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's cause of death revealed as accidental drug overdose, reports say
View
Date:2025-04-16 21:14:34
Robert De Niro's grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died last month from an accidental drug overdose, according to reports.
The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Rolling Stone, People and CBS News Tuesday that the 19-year-old died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine and cocaine.
USA TODAY has reached out to the medical examiner's office for more information.
De Niro Rodriguez's mother, actress Drena De Niro, shared the news of her son's death on social media on July 2.
"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," she wrote in the caption. "You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you."
In the comments section of a post in which Drena De Niro shared a joint statement from her and her father Robert De Niro, she responded to someone who asked how Leandro died.
"Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him," she replied, adding, "So for all these people still ... selling and buying this (expletive), my son is gone forever."
Robert De Niro said he was "deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo" in a statement that his representative, Stan Rosenfield, shared with USA TODAY at the time. "We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo."
A woman was arrested in connection with Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's death
Over a week after De Niro Rodriguez died, a 20-year-old woman was arrested on federal narcotics charges and accused of selling the drugs that led to his death, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Sofia Haley Marks was arrested July 13 on three counts of narcotics distribution stemming from the sale of drugs to De Niro Rodriguez, the law enforcement official said. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The New York Post and ABC News also reported the arrest, citing law enforcement sources.
Marks appeared in Manhattan federal court the following day and agreed to remain behind bars until she requested bail at a later date.
Arrest made:Woman accused of selling drugs to Leandro De Niro Rodriguez
Contributing: Naledi Ushe and Anika Reed, USA TODAY
veryGood! (2454)
Related
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Buccaneers donate $10K to family of teen fan killed in crash on way to 'MNF' game
- Jennifer Lopez's Jaw-Dropping Look at the Wicked Premiere Will Get You Dancing Through Life
- Dr. Phil Alum Bhad Bhabie Says She's Taking Cancer Medicine Amid Recent Weight Loss
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Dua Lipa Cancels Concert Due to Safety Concerns
- Entergy Mississippi breaks ground on new power station
- Horoscopes Today, November 8, 2024
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- Alabama high school football player died from a heart condition, autopsy finds
Ranking
- NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
- Kirk Herbstreit's late dog Ben gets emotional tribute on 'College GameDay,' Herbstreit cries on set
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq extend rally after Fed cuts rates and hints at more ahead. Dow ends flat
- Officials say 1 of several New Jersey wildfires threatens 55 structures; no evacuations ordered
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Kirk Herbstreit's late dog Ben gets emotional tribute on 'College GameDay,' Herbstreit cries on set
- Cowboys QB Dak Prescott plans to undergo season-ending surgery, according to reports
- Should you sell your own home? Why a FSBO may look more tempting
Recommendation
The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
Officials say 1 of several New Jersey wildfires threatens 55 structures; no evacuations ordered
Wicked's Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Have Magical Red Carpet Moment
Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia files lawsuit vs. NCAA in hopes of gaining extra eligibility
Nicole Scherzinger Apologizes for Hurt Caused by Controversial Instagram Comment
ATTN: Land’s End Just Revealed Their Christmas Sale—Score up to 60% off Everything (Yes We Mean It)