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LOS ANGELES – Rihanna Fenty father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70. He passed away in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Barbados’ Starcom Network first reported the death. Family sources later confirmed it. The Rihanna father death is a personal loss for the singer.
The cause of death has not been released. Reports state family, including Rihanna, were at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center when he died. Rihanna is currently expecting her second child. Her younger brother, Rajad Fenty, was also reportedly at the hospital.
Rihanna and Her Father: A Complicated History
Rihanna and Ronald Fenty had a complicated relationship. It included past struggles and later reconciliation. Ronald Fenty had issues with substance abuse. He and Rihanna’s mother, Monica Braithwaite, separated in 2002. These issues affected his relationship with his daughter. There were public difficulties, such as a 2019 lawsuit Rihanna filed against him over her brand. The lawsuit was later dropped. They later repaired their relationship.
In a 2012 Oprah Winfrey interview, Rihanna discussed their bond. “He taught me everything… as awful as he was to my mom, at times, it didn’t compare to how great he was as a father,” she said. This statement provides context to the Rihanna father death.
Recent Peace and Tributes After Rihanna Father Death
In recent years, Ronald Fenty spoke positively about Rihanna becoming a mother. In a 2023 interview, he called her an “overprotective mother” and praised her parenting. These comments suggested a more peaceful relationship. Rihanna has not yet made a public statement about her father’s death. Fans and celebrities have offered condolences, respecting her privacy. This loss occurs during a year of personal joy and career growth for the singer.
By Abiodun Labi
