Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Sources close to the family confirm that Rihanna and her younger brother, Rajad Fenty, were present at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center during his final moments, offering their support and love.
Fenty, originally from Barbados, had a complex but evolving relationship with his daughter over the years. Despite past tensions, Rihanna notably supported him during his health scare in 2020 when he contracted COVID-19. At the time, she sent him a ventilator and ensured he received the medical attention he needed, crediting her actions to their bond and her concern for his well-being. “My daughter Robyn was checking in on me every day,” he had said in a 2020 interview, referring to Rihanna by her birth name. “I thought I was going to die, to be honest.”
Ronald Fenty, a former warehouse supervisor and fashion designer, was a significant part of Rihanna’s early life. She has spoken publicly about her childhood experiences, which included challenges stemming from her father’s struggles with addiction. Despite this, she expressed forgiveness and maintained contact with him in recent years, even inviting him to events and trips that signaled reconciliation.
His passing marks a deeply emotional moment for Rihanna, who has always expressed strong familial ties, particularly with her mother Monica and siblings. The presence of both Rihanna and Rajad at the hospital reflects the family’s desire to be united in their father’s final moments.
As condolences pour in from fans and friends around the world, Ronald Fenty is remembered not only as Rihanna’s father but as a man whose story intertwined with the journey of one of the world’s most influential artists.
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