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R&B superstar Rihanna is mourning the loss of her father, Ronald Fenty, who has died at the age of 70.
TMZ reported Saturday that Fenty passed away in Los Angeles following ongoing health struggles.
A family source told the outlet, “It’s a heartbreaking time for Rihanna. Despite everything they went through, she loved her father and was by his side in his final moments.”
On Wednesday, Rihanna’s younger brother, Rajad Fenty, was seen arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. While Rihanna wasn’t photographed, insiders confirm she was present in the vehicle.
Rihanna and her father shared a complicated history. For years, the two were estranged, but they reconciled in recent times.
Back in February 2023, Ronald spoke warmly about his daughter’s growing family with rapper A$AP Rocky. “I’m beyond excited about another grandchild,” he told reporters at the time. “It’s a blessing, and I can’t wait to be part of their life.”
Ronald Fenty shared three children — Rihanna, Rajad, and Rorrey — with his ex-wife Monica Braithwaite. The couple divorced in 2002, just as Rihanna’s career was starting to soar.
A close friend of the family shared, “Ronald was proud of all his children, but Rihanna’s success gave him so much joy. They had their ups and downs, but they found peace in the end.”
Neither Rihanna nor her representatives have yet issued a public statement.
