Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the son of Drena De Niro, whose father is legendary actor Robert De Niro, died on his Instagram on Sunday night.
The 51-year-old actress wrote in an emotional post: “My beautiful sweet angel. I loved you beyond words or descriptions from the moment I felt you in my stomach.
“You have become my joy, everything that is always pure and true in my heart and life. I wish I were with you right now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how I will live without you, but I will continue to radiate the love and light you made me feel when you became your mother. You are so deeply loved and appreciated, and I wish only that love could save you.
Drena, who didn’t share more details about Leandro’s death, finished her praise by saying, “I’m so sorry baby,” and also tagged Leandro’s artist father, Carlos Mare. “Rest in peace and Eternal Paradise my dear son.”
Fans of Drena shared their condolences in the comments section, including director Lee Daniels, who wrote, “May Drena GOD hold you in his arms.”
Actress Rosie Perez added: “I’m shocked! I’m so sorry! We’re all here for you!!! I love you too. [sic] more!”
On Mother’s Day, Drena shared sweet photos of herself and Leandro, who came out in 2018. a star is born – together. He wrote the note “Today was a good day” on his post.
Drena is the oldest of De Niro’s seven children. His mother is his first wife, actress Diahnne Abbott.
in May, friends The actor has confirmed that his girlfriend Tiffany Chen has recently given birth to their seventh child, a little girl named Gia, whom they named.
De Niro’s representative did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.