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Ronald Fenty, father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70. He died in Los Angeles after a short illness, according to ‘People’ magazine. The exact date and cause of
death have not been disclosed yet. Advertisement Fenty’s family was by his side during his final moments. Rihanna, who is currently pregnant with her third child, has not publicly commented
on the news. Advertisement Ronald Fenty shared three children with his former wife Monica Braithwaite: Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in 1988, son Rajad, and Rorrey. He also had three
older children—Samantha, Kandy, and Jamie—from previous relationships. Rihanna’s relationship with her father was complex and often made headlines. Her parents split when she was still young
and formally divorced in 2002. In various interviews over the years, the singer has opened up about the ups and downs of their bond. ALSO READ: LORETTA SWIT, TWO-TIME EMMY-WINNING ACTRESS,
PASSES AWAY AT 87 One of the most public rifts came in 2009, when Ronald Fenty spoke to the media following Rihanna’s assault by then-boyfriend Chris Brown—without her consent. The singer
later described the experience as “really strange” in a ‘Vogue’ interview, saying, “You grow up with your father… and then he does something so bizarre that I can’t begin to wrap my mind
around it.” Despite tensions, Rihanna told Oprah in 2012 that they had begun to mend their relationship. However, friction resurfaced in 2019 when Rihanna filed a lawsuit against Fenty,
accusing him of misusing her name and brand for personal gain. The legal dispute was later dropped. While their history was filled with public fallouts, Rihanna also expressed a desire to
find peace in their relationship. Advertisement