Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 After Brief Illness

Ronald Fenty, father of singer Rihanna, has died at the age of 70 in Los Angeles following a brief illness, with family members including Rihanna's brother Rajad by his side. Rihanna has not publicly commented on his passing. The singer and her father had a complicated relationship marked by periods of estrangement and public disputes, including a 2019 lawsuit over alleged exploitation of her name which Rihanna later dismissed. Despite their challenges, Rihanna had spoken about reconciling with her father in recent years and acknowledged his positive influence on her. Ronald is survived by several children, including Rihanna and her siblings, and the family is mourning privately. The news coincides with Rihanna's third pregnancy announcement with partner A$AP Rocky.