Ronald Fenty, Father Of Rihanna, Dies At 70
Ronald Fenty, the father of music superstar Rihanna, has died at the age of 70. He reportedly passed away on June 1, 2025, in Los Angeles after a short illness. Close family members, including Rihanna’s younger brother Rajad, were seen at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the days leading up to his death.
Originally from Barbados, Ronald Fenty shared a complicated relationship with his daughter. Over the years, their bond was strained due to his struggles with addiction and legal issues. In 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of using her name without permission for business purposes. However, the case was eventually dropped in 2021, and the two appeared to reconcile.
Despite their rocky past, Rihanna supported her father during his health challenges. In 2020, she helped him recover from COVID-19 by sending medical equipment, including a ventilator, to ensure he had the care he needed.
At the time of his passing, Rihanna is pregnant with her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. The couple, who already share two sons, recently appeared at the 2025 Met Gala, where she confirmed her pregnancy.
Rihanna has not yet made a public statement about her father’s death. Fans and celebrities alike have shared condolences and support for the singer during this difficult time, recognizing the emotional complexity of her relationship with her father and the impact his loss may have.
