“He Was My First Love”: Rihanna Breaks Down in Tears After Father’s Death

In a somber turn of events, Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon and entrepreneur Rihanna, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70. The news has sent waves of sadness through fans and followers of the singer, who has often spoken publicly about her complex yet enduring relationship with her father.

Ronald Fenty was a Barbadian native and a figure both admired and controversial in the public eye. Known for his charismatic personality, Fenty remained a prominent presence in Rihanna’s early life, despite their well-documented struggles over the years. Their relationship has been marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation, with Rihanna even supporting him financially and helping him recover during health scares—including a serious battle with COVID-19 in 2020.

Though the cause of death has not been officially disclosed, the loss marks a deeply personal moment for Rihanna, who has been focused on building her family with partner A$AP Rocky while managing her billion-dollar Fenty empire.

Friends close to the family say Rihanna is grieving privately and leaning on her loved ones during this time. There has been no official statement yet from the singer or her representatives, but fans have already begun flooding social media with condolences and messages of support.

Ronald Fenty is survived by his children and extended family, including his daughter Robyn Rihanna Fenty, whose global success is a testament to the strength and resilience that runs in the family.

This tragic loss is a reminder of the personal battles behind even the most public figures—and of the complicated love that often defines parent-child relationships.

May Ronald Fenty rest in peace.