Libero De Rienzo (February 24, 1977 – July 15, 2021) was an Italian film actor, director, and screenwriter.
Career
De Rienzo was born in Naples and raised in Rome. In 2001, De Rienzo appeared in three films: Fat Girl, Gioco con la morte, and Santa Maradona. He received a David di Donatello award for best supporting actor for his work in Santa Maradona.[1] In 2004, De Rienzo starred in A/R andata+ritorno. As of 2005 Blood, Death Does Not Exist has been released, a film which De Rienzo acted in, wrote, and directed. Blood, Death Does Not Exist won the Best Feature and the Grand Chameleon Awards at the Brooklyn Film Festival in 2006.[2]
De Rienzo acted in television productions, including the miniseries Nassiryia – Per non Dimenticare; My House in Umbria; and Aldo Moro – Il Presidente. He also appeared in the 2009 film Fortapasc. De Rienzo died at his home in Rome on the evening of July 15, 2021, from a heart attack.[3] He was 44. The Procura of Roma has opened file and investigation[4] into death as result of another crime.[5] An autopsy was ordered for suspected drug use.[6] On September 30, 2021, it was confirmed that De Rienzo died of an accidental drug overdose.[7]
