Hollywood’s living legend, Robert De Niro, recently turned 81, so how did he celebrate it? Of course, aspires so large an icon, he marked it in the only way one would do—taking a thrilling dive off a yacht. The actor, known for his intense on-screen roles, showed this adventurous part in a birthday celebration truly surprising and heartwarming.
On the morning of August 17, wearing red-and-blue striped swim trunks, De Niro climbed to the edge of a fancy ship. The schooner was said to be moored somewhere off the coast of Italy and towered 30 feet above the ocean. With clear blue directly below him and the sun beaming brightly, De Niro took the plunge—literally—into his 81st year.
Actor Robert De Niro celebrates his 81st birthday by leaping off a yacht in a daredevil dive. “You are crazy”, his daughter Drena can be heard saying in the video shared on social media. https://t.co/U8hw0rMjI7 pic.twitter.com/Wxbmw42WvQ
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The whole jump was recorded on video by his daughter, Drena De Niro. The reaction can be heard, and it is that of shock mixed with amusement. She exclaims, “You’re crazy!” and then bursts out laughing. Well, although he aimed for a headfirst dive, the actor ended up hitting the water on his back—an experience not very comfortable, although he took it sportingly.
When he surfaced, Drena anxiously inquired, “Are you okay?” De Niro, the manly man that he is, responded, “Yeah, I’m okay!” The video ends in several quotes as on-lookers were quite clearly quite impressed by his nerves.
Even while the birthday dive presented another opportunity for him to show that he was not all washed up, it was a perfect reflection of De Niro’s own spirited nature. Nevertheless, in the ripe old age, an actor feels his way through life with the same enthusiasm and boldness that has been characteristic of his career. Shared on daughter Drena’s Instagram, this video immediately caught the viewers’ attention and love, leaving them in complete awe of De Niro’s zest towards life.
Drena posted the video on her Instagram account with a heartfelt comment to her father, saying he was her “#1 ride or die” and that she loves him so much. Drena continued with a post that ran eight seconds, showing a touching tribute of their closeness, which put emphasis on not only the fun of the moment but the deep family bonds, very dear to De Niro.
Robert De Niro is clearly one of the most versatile and obviously full-lived actors of all time. Of course, the genius of Robert De Niro doesn’t echo only on movie screens. The pursuits and commitments of this man are multitudinous—a seasoned collection of works of contemporary art, extravagant culinary ventures in establishments like the Nobu restaurant chain, or social causes. Passionate—iron-willed—in nearly every interest he undertakes, De Niro puts forward an earnest ardor much the same as he does when facing the camera.
But it’s not just about hobbies and interests. De Niro‘s adventurous ways and taking of risks, both career-wise and jumping off a yacht, have kept him vivid and relevant in an eroding climate. He demonstrates being an entertainer in work lasting more than five decades, showing versatility across different tastes, and being a little bit serious about his profession. From his unforgettable collaborations with Martin Scorsese in ”Taxi Driver”and ”Raging Bull” up to his more recent work in ”The Irishman”, De Niro has consistently tried to push the frontiers of his art.
As Robert De Niro turns 81 years old, he clearly is not just trying to age with grace; he is trying to do it with flair and some fun attitude mixed in as well. His plunge into the ocean on his birthday was much more than a stunt; it was a reality that age is just a number and there is a lot to do in life. Whether on screen or plunging into the deep blue sea, Robert De Niro still finds a way to mesmerize and inspire us.
