Rihanna Mourns the Loss of Her Father After Short Illness
Superstar singer Rihanna is going through a heartbreaking time as she loses her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away at the age of 70 after a short illness. According to reports, members of the Fenty family, including Rihanna’s younger brother Rajad, were by his side at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles during his final moments.
The sad news comes just weeks after it was confirmed that Rihanna is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. The couple already shares two sons and was recently seen glowing on the red carpet, sparking baby number three rumors.
Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, had a complicated relationship with her father over the years. In 2019, she took legal action against him, claiming he used her name and brand without permission. He had set up a company called “Fenty Entertainment” and allegedly posed as her manager in deals she had no part in. That lawsuit was eventually dropped in 2021 before it reached trial.
Their relationship was also strained back in 2009 following the highly publicized assault involving her then-boyfriend, Chris Brown. Her father, Ronald, gave interviews about the incident without her approval, which Rihanna later called “really strange” in an interview with Vogue. She expressed confusion and pain over his behavior at the time, saying it was difficult to understand how someone so close could act so unexpectedly.
Despite their differences, the two had reportedly made peace in recent years. Ronald Fenty was said to be proud of his daughter’s success and her new journey into motherhood. He leaves behind several children, including Rihanna, Rajad Fenty, Rorrey, Samantha, Kandy, and Jamie.
Rihanna was born to Ronald and Monica Braithwaite in February 1988 in Barbados. Her parents divorced in 2002 when she was just 14 years old. Despite the ups and downs, the singer has often spoken about how her upbringing shaped her strong personality and resilience.
As Rihanna prepares for a new chapter with another baby on the way, the loss of her father adds a deep layer of emotion to an already transformative period in her life. Fans across the world are sending love and support to the music star and her family during this difficult time.
