Rihanna is mourning the death of her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles following a brief illness. The news was first reported by Starcom Network in Barbados and later confirmed by sources close to the family.
Though the cause of death has not been disclosed, reports say family members were by his side, including Rihanna and her brother Rajad Fenty, who were seen at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Grammy-winning singer, currently expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky, has not yet made a public statement.
Rihanna had a complex relationship with her father, marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation. Despite his past struggles with substance abuse and a high-profile legal dispute in 2019, the two were believed to have repaired their bond in recent years.
As condolences pour in, fans are honoring Rihanna’s privacy while reflecting on this personal loss.