Ronald Fenty dies, Rihanna’s father, at age 70: this was his relationship marked by betrayals and reunions
Ronald Fenty, father of the singer Rihannahe died at 70 in the city of Los Angeles After facing a brief disease, according to the local medium Starcom Network and resumed People magazine.
Although the cause nor the Exact date of his death, it is known that he was accompanied by their children In his last moments, including the interpreter of “Diamonds”.
Last May 28, Rihanna and his Brother Rajad They were seen entering the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centerwhich suggests that they remained close to their father During your hospitalization.
Who was Ronald Fenty?
Robyn Rihanna Fenty He was born on February 20, 1988 in Saint MichaelBarbados, the fruit of marriage between Ronald Fenty and Monica Braithwaite. The child’s childhood was marked by the addiction his father to the alcohol And to the crack, as well as by episodes of domestic violence.
Rihanna He has told in various interviews that he came to witness physical aggressions towards his mother, and even tried to intervene to stop fights. Her parents divorced when she had 14 years.
Ronald Fenty had Six childrenthree of them with Monica Braithwaite that are Rihanna, Rorrey and Rajadand three other older, Kandy, Samantha and Jamie product of previous relations. Despite family conflicts, Rihanna He has maintained a close relationship with his brothers, especially with Rorrey and Rajadwho have accompanied her at different times of her public and professional life.
Relationship of Rihanna With his father
The relationship between Rihanna and his father He was plagued with tensions. One of the most difficult moments occurred in 2009, when Ronald sold information to the media about his daughter after the episode of violence he lived with the singer Chris Brown. The artist considered that action as a deep betrayal.
In 2019, the singer filed a demand against his father for using the name “Fenty“Associated with your beauty and fashion brand for commercial purposes through your company Fenty Entertainment. Rihanna He claimed that Ronald tried to benefit from his fame. The demand It was withdrawn in 2021, which pointed to a possible approach between them.
The support of Rihanna In difficult times
Despite the conflict history, Rihanna demonstrated compassion for his father In his most vulnerable moments. In 2020, when Ronald contracted COVID-19the singer sent him a fan and supported him during his recovery. Two years later, he expressed his emotion when he learned of the pregnancy of her daughter, describing her as “a beautiful person inside and out.”
Ronald Fenty It was one Complex figure in the life of Rihannasince it was a father With many failures, but also a man who in his last years sought Heal the ties With your daughter.
