Ronald Fenty, the father of global music star and business mogul Rihanna, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles, following a brief illness.
The heartbreaking news comes amid reports that Rihanna is currently expecting her third child with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, a pregnancy that was publicly revealed at the 2025 MET Gala.
According to sources, Ronald Fenty died on May 31, 2025, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Rihanna and her younger brother, Rajad Fenty, were reportedly present at the hospital around the time of his passing.
As of press time, Rihanna and her management team have not released an official statement, maintaining silence despite the growing public interest and condolences pouring in from fans worldwide.
Ronald Fenty’s relationship with his daughter had long been a subject of media attention, marked by periods of estrangement and legal disputes, including a notable 2019 lawsuit filed by Rihanna against him for allegedly exploiting her name and image without authorization.
Despite their complicated history, his death marks a significant loss for the Fenty family.
