Libero De Rienzo

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 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 15 July 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 30 September 2021, it was confirmed that De Rienzo died of an accidental drug overdose.^[7]