Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has died, TMZ reports.
A source with direct knowledge told the tabloid that Ronald died in Los Angeles after battling an illness.
According to the report by TMZ, on Wednesday, Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, was photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. We’re told Rihanna was also in the car, although she’s not visible in the photo.
Rihanna and Ronald had a rocky relationship through the years; the two were estranged for a long period of time before eventually reconciling.
Back in February 2023, Ronald told TMZ he was over the moon about his daughter and A$AP Rocky expecting another child together, and was eager to be a part of the baby’s life.
Ronald shared 3 children with his ex-wife, Monica Braithwaite — Rihanna, Rajad and Rorrey. The couple split in 2002, right as Rihanna’s career was starting to take off.