Hollywood legend Robert De Niro celebrated his 81st birthday in style, making a splash—literally—by jumping off a yacht! His daughter, Drena De Niro, marked the special day by sharing some heartwarming photos and videos on Instagram, paying tribute to her iconic father.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Drena De Niro, Robert’s oldest daughter, shared a video of her father shirtless, leaping into the ocean from a yacht, dressed in red-and-blue striped swim shorts. In her Instagram post, she captioned, “Happy 81st Bday to my Dad and #1 ride or die. Love you with all my ♥️♥️♥️ #BobbyD forever ✨👑.”
Fans Praise De Niro’s Fitness
The post quickly gained attention online, with fans praising the legendary actor for his fitness and vitality at 81. One fan commented, “Happy birthday to the OG!!!!! May we all look this good at this age! God bless,” while another added, “A Happy Birthday to the best actor of all time, and many more. From a very big fan.”
Fans continued pouring in their admiration, calling De Niro the “absolute GOAT” and a “beautiful, decent, principled man.”
A New Chapter in Fatherhood
In April 2023, De Niro welcomed his seventh child, Gia, with girlfriend Tiffany Chen. The actor shared how becoming a father again at this stage of life has been a wonderful experience. “It feels great because everything I’m consumed with…just goes away when I look at her,” De Niro said, expressing the pure joy Gia has brought into his life.
“She’s pure joy; there’s no judgment, no anything. She just is what she is, and it’s just pure joy for God’s sake,” he added.
Robert De Niro continues to show that age is just a number, inspiring both his family and fans worldwide.
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