Hey! Leo
Sorry for the loss, Didn't know about it.
I know how it feels.
Take care........
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Grandmother Dies at 93
Wednesday August 6, 2008
 ANG/Fame Pictures Leonardo DiCaprio's maternal grandmother Helene Indenbirken has died at the age of 93. Indenbirken passed away in a hospital in her native North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Indenbirken's local paper, the Recklinghauser Zeitung, reports. A cause of death has not yet been reported. See Us' photo tribute to stars who have gone too soon. Leo was very close to Indenbirken — the wife of a coal miner — whom he often referred to as "Oma." The two would see each other whenever DiCaprio was in Europe (he was photographed August 4 on a yacht in Ibiza, Spain). She also accompanied him to many movie premieres, including 2005's The Aviator. "I love spending time with her because she is gangsta, with an 'a,'" he told Vanity Fair in 2004. "She will tell people exactly what she thinks to their face." DiCaprio told Vanity Fair his grandmother also saved his mother's life. A toddler during World War II, his mother, Irmelin, suffered a broken leg. His grandmother nursed her back to health in a German hospital. "All these refugees from the war and all the soldiers came into the hospital," DiCaprio told Vanity Fair. "She ended up contracting five or six major illnesses and stayed for two and a half, three years. "My grandmother basically came every day and nursed her back to health because the nurses didn't have time." Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos!
 Posted by Alissa R at 9:29 am ET
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2:48 PM
pia Says:
7:55 PM
Anonymous Says:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. I've also lost someone very close to me. Just remember, your fans are here for you, Leo!
7:46 PM
Anonymous Says:
Am so sorry for your lost.I will keep you in my thoughts and prays!!!!! So sorry!!
12:55 AM
Anonymous Says:
im sorry for your lose of your grandmother u and u family will be in my family prayers.
6:18 PM
mellisa Says:
sorry for ur loss
7:35 PM
Anonymous Says:
Leonardo...i'm sorry for your loss R.I.P oma
1:45 PM
Anonymous Says:
YAY!! thats awesome that she died!!
1:31 PM
Jennifer Says:
GOD BLESS LEO AND HIS FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TO LEO AND HIS FAMILY. MA PRAYERS GO TO HIS FAMILY WHO NEED STRENGH JUST REMEMBER LEO U ALL WILL MEET AGAIN AND FOREVER. PEOPLE WHO POST COMMENTS SO MEAN AND RUDE ABOUT LEO IS PEOPLE WHO DNT KNOW HOW IT FEELS WHEN U LOSE SOMEONE CLOSE!!!PLEASE GET A LIFE!!!AND PLEASE RESPECT!!!RESPECT!!!RESPECT!!! IVE LOST SOME ONE CLOSE LIKE YOU LEO AND I KNOW HOW IT FEELS WHEN PEOPLE DNT CARE IF UR HURT BY SOME ONES DEATH!!! MA HOLE FAMILY IS NOW PRAYING AND WISHING THAT YOU. I WISH I COULD BE WITH LEO GIVEN HIM STRENGH AND HOPING THAT DIZ WAS JUST A TERRIBLE DREAM BT WE HAVE TO BE TRUE DAT REALITY IS THAT DIZ AINT NO DREAM!!!I LOVE U AND UR GRANDmA!!!AND ALL YOUR FAMILY!!!RIP:GRANDMA DAT WAZ AND WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED BY UR FANZ DAT REALLY LOVE YOU LEO!!!I LOVE UR GANSTA GRANDMA DA BEST!!!
11:01 AM
laura Says:
Leonardo: My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. I no longer have either of my grandmothers and I miss them terribly, they truly were the "heart" of my family. Take care.
8:09 AM
Anonymous Says:
RIP :( So sorry for the loss
6:16 AM
t-baby Says:
Want to say sorry for you loss...will keep you and your family in my prayers...
11:57 PM
Kelly Says:
My heart goes out to Leo, I know its hard losing a loved one, specially a loved one you were so close to, I think he's the perfect example of a TRUE gentleman, I mean how can people down him when he does so many good things, he probably even took care of his OMA and mother and all you do is bash him cause he dates people? Grow the hell up you immature idiots. May your grandmother RIP.. Keep your head up, she is very proud of you!!
9:17 PM
Anonymous Says:
1:11 PM you mean his girlfriends, so he can't have any?? or he can't break up with them?? he has to get married to them?? yea ok, his gf and ex seem pretty independent so im sure they all ok, and its ok to date sweetie
9:17 PM
Anonymous Says:
1:11 PM you mean his girlfriends, so he can't have any?? or he can't break up with them?? he has to get married to them?? yea ok, his gf and ex seem pretty independent so im sure they all ok, and its ok to date sweetie
4:55 PM
Anonymous Says:
So sorry to hear about your OMA; it's good you went to visit her as often as you could ... I know she loved that. I'm friends with one of your cousins here in NJ, so I've known for a long time what a nice person you are from a good family. I wish you only the best! PS - all you negative people really need to get a life; especially the woman who keeps leaving negs about Leo. SHAME ON YOU! Time for you to move on with your own life!
3:58 PM
Anonymous Says:
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME. JUST REMEMBER ONE DAY YOU ALL WILL MEET AGAIN...................................
2:15 PM
Ruth Says:
Hey Leo sorry your loss.
1:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
leonardio, I am sorry for your loss.
1:11 PM
Anonymous Says:
Leonardo may have been poor once but now he is a LOSER who uses and exploits every woman he is with.
1:09 PM
Anonymous Says:
Lydia Hearst is the spawn of the wealthy and notorious Patty Hearst who took part in two robberies while toting a gun.
1:05 PM
Anonymous Says:
THe loss of a grandparent is hard on anyone, but why is this any of our business? she was not a celebrity, her death should not be reported.
12:36 PM
Sarah Says:
Sorry for your loss Leo. My thoughts are with you and your family.
12:35 PM
Anonymous Says:
11:53 AM Anonymous Says: Leo was very poor growing up and he has talent, he is not like the other hollywood people who have famous relatives (nicolas cage) he made it from the ground up i respect that
12:23 PM
Nata Says:
My сondolences
12:20 PM
Nata Says:
My сondolences
12:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
I read it so fast i thought it said Leo dead..:o RIP OMA
12:16 PM
Anonymous Says:
This story is an absolute crock just like his bio.
12:06 PM
Kathy Says:
Losing any family member is sad. For some people to post on sites like these their rude and disgusting comments is dispicable. They need to get a life. Maybe if they had been close with their grandmother, they would know how to show some respect!! Grow up people!!
12:00 PM
TexasYvonne Says:
Leo - bottom line you are a gentleman. I know the feeling of loss. Keep grounded and remember all the great words your OMA talked to you about.
11:53 AM
Anonymous Says:
Leo was very poor growing up and he has talent, he is not like the other hollywood people who have famous relatives (nicolas cage) he made it from the ground up i respect that Post new comment |
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