The death of Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, was due to acute respiratory insufficiency and pancreatic cancer, marking an emotional closure for the singer.
May 30, at the hospital Cedars-Sinai De Los Angeles, Ronald Fenty, father of the famous singer Rihanna, died at age 70.
The death certificate indicates that the cause of death was a combination of acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer, and aspiration pneumonia.
Acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis are also mentioned as contributing factors.
Ronald said goodbye to his loved ones, including Rihanna, who, despite conflicts over the years, was present in his final moments.
The artist, who expects her third child with $ Ap Rocky, faces this loss in a stage of important personal and family changes.
Rihanna and his father, complicated relationship
The relationship between Rihanna and her father was complicated. During her childhood in Barbados, the singer lived episodes of domestic violence and addictions by Ronald, which left deep emotional traces.
In previous interviews, Rihanna has shared to have witnessed aggressions towards her mother, Monica Braithwaite, which deteriorated her relationship with him.
Over time, conflicts increased. In 2019, Rihanna sued Ronald for using without authorization the last name “Fenty” – registered as part of his fashion and cosmetic brand – for commercial purposes. Although the demand was withdrawn in 2021, it evidenced the constant tension between them.
Reconciliation signals
However, in recent years, signals of reconciliation were glimpsed. Rihanna’s presence in the hospital during her father’s final days showed an emotional closure: an act of forgiveness that overcame the wounds of the past.
Although he has not made official statements, his silence has been accompanied by messages of support in social networks.
Ronald Fenty
Ronald Fenty was the father of six children: three with Monica Braithwaite —rihanna, Rajad and Rorrey – and three other of previous relationships – Kandy, Samantha and Jamie.
His life was marked by personal challenges, but also by his role in the origin of one of the most influential artists of today.
The death of Ronald Fenty not only closes a life cycle, but also an emotional chapter in Rihanna’s life.
Amid her motherhood and new beginnings, the singer faces this goodbye with maturity that reflects her personal growth.
