Rihanna is reportedly grieving the loss of her father, Ronald Fenty, while pregnant with her third child. Sources indicate that Ronald Fenty passed away at the age of 70 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. The specific cause and date of death have not been publicly released.
Despite a complex relationship marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation, Rihanna is deeply affected by her father's passing. An insider revealed that the news has hit her hard, especially given her pregnancy and A$AP Rocky's recent legal issues. The source stated that Rihanna had forgiven her father and they had returned to a loving relationship.
Rihanna and Ronald's relationship had been strained in the past, including a lawsuit in 2019 where she accused him of exploiting her name for his company. However, they appeared to have reconciled in recent years. Ronald had expressed his excitement about Rihanna's pregnancies and praised her as a loving and caring person.
In 2020, Ronald credited Rihanna for her support after he contracted COVID-19. He shared that she checked on him daily and even sent a ventilator to Barbados. Rihanna has not yet publicly commented on her father's death.