Current:Home > FinanceLeandro De Niro Rodriguez's cause of death revealed as accidental drug overdose, reports say -ProgressCapital
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez's cause of death revealed as accidental drug overdose, reports say
View
Date:2025-04-15 18:25:28
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! (576)
Related
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- A New Orleans neighborhood confronts the racist legacy of a toxic stretch of highway
- Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith shoot Purdue men's basketball over No. 1 Arizona
- Mexico’s Maya tourist train opens for partial service amid delays and cost overruns
- 'Meet me at the gate': Watch as widow scatters husband's ashes, BASE jumps into canyon
- College Football Playoff committee responds to Sen. Rick Scott on Florida State snub
- Quaker Oats recalls some granola bars and cereals nationwide over salmonella risk
- How to watch 'Born in Synanon,' the docuseries about a cult led by Charles 'Chuck' Dederich
- Your Wedding Guests Will Thank You if You Get Married at These All-Inclusive Resorts
- What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin
Ranking
- NCAA hits former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh with suspension, show-cause for recruiting violations
- WWE star Liv Morgan arrested in Florida on marijuana possession charge
- Israeli airstrike killed a USAID contractor in Gaza, his colleagues say
- Federal agency quashes Georgia’s plan to let pharmacies sell medical marijuana
- Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
- DeSantis predicts Trump won't accept results in Iowa or New Hampshire if he loses
- Prince Harry was victim of phone hacking by U.K. tabloids, court rules
- Inflation has cooled a lot. So why do things still feel so expensive?
Recommendation
Spooky or not? Some Choa Chu Kang residents say community garden resembles cemetery
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Our top global posts might change how you think about hunters, AI and hellos
Who plays William, Kate, Diana and the queen in 'The Crown'? See Season 6, Part 2 cast
Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
Hypothetical situations or real-life medical tragedies? A judge weighs an Idaho abortion ban lawsuit
Unpacking the Royal Drama in The Crown Season 6: Fact vs. Fiction
Can a state count all its votes by hand? A North Dakota proposal aims to be the first to try