Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70 After Brief Illness. The news comes shortly after it was revealed that Rihanna is expecting her third child with partner and rapper A$AP Rocky.
Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70 following a brief illness.
Family sources confirmed that Fenty died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where close relatives, including Rihanna and her younger brother Rajad Fenty, were reportedly by his side during his final moments.
Fenty and Rihanna shared a complicated and often public relationship over the years. Their bond was marked by periods of estrangement, with several disputes making headlines. Despite the ups and downs, his death marks a significant moment in the singer’s personal life.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements have not been disclosed.