Rihanna and her father, Ronald Fenty, at her 'A Girl Like Me' album launch in April 2006. Credit: David Crichlow/Shutterstock
May 31, 2025
Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died – reports
LOS ANGELES, California — Ronald Fenty, the father of global superstar Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70, according to US media reports.
The elder Fenty reportedly died in Los Angeles on Saturday following a brief illness. Family members have reportedly gathered in California, where he passed away in the early hours of the morning.
While Rihanna has not yet issued a public statement, the news marks a significant personal loss for the singer, who has often spoken candidly about her complex relationship with her father over the years.
Further details surrounding his passing have not yet been released.
