The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, published on Saturday on Instagram the death of Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, and praised him as a “son of Barbadense soil, whose life history reflected the resilience and spirit of our nation.”
Fenty, 70, died in Los Angeles after fighting a disease, according to TMZ. The media reported that Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, was seen entering the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday, and it is possible that Rihanna was with him.
Mottley made the announcement on Instagram, praising Fenty’s role in the raising of Rihanna, whom he described as a “beloved national heroine,” and expressed her condolences to her and her family.
“While it is known for its important role in the formation of women in which our national heroine, Rihanna has become, the truth is that her career here on earth has touched many more lives,” Mottley wrote.
“Ronald was a father, friend, neighbor and a proud barbadense. In fact, his way, like so many in our community, was not exempt from difficulties, but was also marked by love, growth and a deep connection with people and the place that formed it,” the prime minister continued.
“To Rihanna, his mother Monica, his brothers Rorrey, Rajad and Jamie, his sisters Kandy and Samantha, and all members of the Fenty family, I offer my deepest condolences. Likewise, I send my condolences to Ronald’s loved friends and loved ones, both here in Barbados and abroad,” he added.
In this moment of mourning, we sympathize with the Fenty family and offer our prayers and support. May your spirit rest in eternal peace, and that all your loved ones find comfort in that love and in the memories that had the blessing of sharing.
Rihanna and his father had moments of little friendship, and even sued him in 2019 by accusing him of trying to profit from his registered “Fenty” brand, as part of his Fenty Beauty brand. Finally, he requested the dismissal of the demand in September 2021, according to Us Weekly.
However, despite his turbulent past, Fenty and his daughter remained in contact and remained present in the life of the other.
Fenty had three children with his ex -wife Monica Braithwaite: Rihanna, Rajad and Rorrey. The couple separated in 2002.
With International Newsweek information
