Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty Passes Away at 70
The news of father, death, has shocked the singer's fans. The 70-year-old reportedly took his last breath in Los Angeles. Local news reports have additionally stated Fenty was surrounded by his loved ones during his last moments.
Without further ado, here's everything to know about what happened to Fenty as well as fans' reactions to the tragic news.
Reports reveal Rihanna's father died after 'a brief illness' on May 31, 2025.
Starcom Network News first broke the story, stating that Ronald Fenty's family members gathered in their California home to pay tribute to him. Additionally, TMZ reported that Rihanna's brother Rajad Fenty was spotted arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The outlet further claimed that the 'Umbrella' singer also accompanied her brother to pay a last visit to her father.
Following Ronald Fenty's passing, global fans of Rihanna are also paying tribute to the legendary singer's father. A fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'Rihanna's father died at 70. They may have had a rocky relationship, but they still loved each other.'
Another fan shared, 'Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, passed away. Sending our love and prayers to Rihanna and her family.' A third follower noted, 'May Rihanna's father's soul rest in peace.'
Previously, Rihanna and her father had gone through a turbulent relationship over the years, including some public feuds. However, he had expressed that he was over the moon after learning about his daughter's second pregnancy in 2023.
While talking to TMZ, Ronald Fenty said that he was 'ecstatic' to be a grandfather again. He had also joked that he was 'looking for a girl,' as he already has two grandsons. Moreover, Fenty gushed over Rihanna's baby daddy, ASAP Rocky, calling him a 'cool person.' Thus, it seemed like Rihanna and her father had eventually reconciled their relationship after having some difficult phases in between.
Although Rihanna has yet to release a public statement following her father's demise, there has been an outpouring of love and condolences for the singer and her family from fans online.
Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon.net.
The post Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty Passes Away at 70 appeared first on Mandatory.
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