Rihanna’s father Ronald Fenty dies at 70

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, passed away at the age of 70.

The songstress’ dad died early Saturday morning, May 31, in Los Angeles, as revealed by Starcom Network News, a radio station from Rihanna’s home country, Barbados.

Although an official cause of death has yet to be revealed, Fenty reportedly suffered from a “brief illness” in his final days.

The outlet reported that Rihanna’s family members are all gathering in California for the final proceedings.

Neither the popstar nor her representatives have yet addressed her father’s passing.

The shocking heartbreak comes at a time when Rihanna is expecting her third child with longtime boyfriend A$AP Rocky.

Fenty and Rihanna’s relationship had its rocky phases over the years, but the two were always seen making efforts to reconnect.

Previously speaking about his daughter, Fenty said, “She’s very special, very smart, very caring.” (The News)