Robert De Niro’s daughter Drena announces death of son, Leandro
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “You were so deeply loved and appreciated and I wish that love alone could have saved you.” Drena, also an actor, finished off her message by saying “I’m so sorry” to both Leandro and his father, artist Carlos Mare. I love you too much!” Lana Parrilla, known for her work on Once Upon a Time, wrote: “Drena, I’m so deeply sorry. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Robert De Niro has since released his own statement, saying that he was “deeply distressed” by the loss of his “beloved grandson”. During an interview ahead of the release of the film About My Father, in which he plays a dad meeting his son’s soon-to-be fiancée’s family, De Niro was asked what it takes to “be a good father”.