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Nia Dalton

Robert De Niro's complex family - tragedies, adoption and baby number seven at 79

Aside from being a multi-award-winning influential actor, Robert De Niro is an incredibly proud father and grandfather, surrounded by a large brood of children.

Tragically, it was announced today that the heartbroken dad-of-seven has lost his beloved grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, who died at the age of 19.

His mother, Drena De Diro -the daughter of Robert's ex wife, actress Diahnne Abbott - welcomed her son with then-boyfriend, Carlos Rodriguez, in 2003.

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