Socialites, Let’s Lift Rihanna Up In Prayer
#Socialites, let’s take a moment to send love, prayers and our deepest condolences to Rihanna and her family as her father, Ronald Fenty, has sadly passed away.
His death was first reported by Starcom Network News, a prominent radio outlet based in Rihanna’s homeland, Barbados.
The outlet reported that Fenty reportedly died early Saturday morning in Los Angeles. While no official cause of death has been shared at this time, sources told the station that he passed away following a “brief illness.”
Rihanna has not made a public statement regarding her father’s passing. However, fans are currently pouring in prayers to the singer during this difficult time.
Rihanna & Her Dad Had Their Ups And Downs — But There Was Still Love
As many know, Rihanna and her dad didn’t always have the smoothest relationship — and she never acted like it was perfect. They had their differences, and things even got legal at one point. Back in 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit against him for using her name to profit off a talent development company he started. That lawsuit was eventually dropped, but it gave a glimpse into the rocky bond between them.
Still, when it mattered most — Rihanna showed up for him. When Ronald Fenty tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020, Rihanna reportedly sent him a ventilator and made sure he got the care he needed. At the time, he told The Sun, “My daughter Robyn was checking in on me every day… I thought I was going to die to be honest. I have to say, I love you so much, Robyn.”
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That’s what makes this news even more emotional. No matter what happened between them — that was still her dad.
The Navy Stands Behind Rihanna As She Grieves
While Rihanna hasn’t spoken out publicly, her fans — the Navy — are already standing strong behind her. Folks are flooding the internet with support, love, and beautiful words reminding her she’s not alone.
We all know Rihanna to be one of the strongest in the game. From her global success to her journey into motherhood, and now expecting baby no.3 — she’s held it down in ways only a few can. But this moment? This is personal. And we hope she’s surrounded by nothing but love right now.
