Rihanna is grieving the loss of her father Ronald Fenty, who has died at age 70 after a brief illness.
Fenty died in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to Starcom Network, but the official cause of his death is unknown. Rihanna was present with her father when he died, sources told Starcom.
According to TMZ, obtained photos that showed Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday. Rihanna was also in the car when the family went to the hospital, the outlet reported.
What are the details known about Rihanna’s relationship with her father?
According to TMZ, Rihanna had a “rocky” relationship with her father for a while, but the pair appeared to resolve their issues in recent years. In 2023, Ronald told TMZ that he is excited for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky as they’re expecting another child.
Ronald and his ex-wife Monica Braithwaite raised their three children—Rihanna, Rajad, and Rorrey. The pair split in 2002.
When did Rihanna announce that she’s expecting a third child?
While she is grieving the loss of her father, Rihanna is also expecting to soon welcome her third baby. The 37-year-old Fenty Beauty founder announced her pregnancy earlier this month at the Met Gala in New York City.
“I feel a lot better that I don’t have to suck my stomach in anymore,” Rihanna told Access Hollywood at the time.
@accesshollywood #Rihanna knew fans were onto something 🔍 #metgala #awardseason ♬ original sound – Access Hollywood
A source who also spoke to People said Rihanna always wanted a big family and she couldn’t be more excited.
“Rihanna and Rocky are thrilled to be growing their family and they can’t wait to give their boys another sibling,” the source told People. “They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It’s a very special time.”