Drena De Niro, the daughter of the legendary actor Robert De Niro, has paid a touching tribute to her late son, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, on the first anniversary of his passing.
Drena, 52, expressed her deep emotions on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt post along with a series of never-before-seen photographs that captured Leandro’s lively spirit. The images showcased Leandro’s stylish flair, dressed in leather jackets and embodying a carefree attitude, radiating a bittersweet youthful energy.
In her tribute, Drena wrote, “Today we celebrated sweet wild boy Leo. In your short time here, you made the world a brighter place. You are deeply loved like the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sea.”
The post also featured lines from a poem that highlighted the profound impact of someone’s presence in another’s life, a sentiment that deeply resonates with Drena’s grief and love for her son.