Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty Dies After Short Illness in Los Angeles

Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty passed away in Los Angeles, and the cause of his death is yet to be made public

Fenty's family, including his celebrity daughter and son Rajad, were reportedly by his side

The Barbadian singer and businesswoman is currently expecting her third child, already a mother to two sons

Renowned R&B singer Rihanna has been thrown into mourning following the death of her dad, Ronald Fenty.

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Fenty died at the age of 70.

Fenty's death in Los Angeles from a brief illness was first reported by Starcom Network.

The official cause of death is yet to be revealed.

Sources revealed to a Barbados-based outlet that Fenty?s family was with him around the time of his death.

Photos seen by TMZ showed Rihanna?s brother, Rajad Fenty, arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre on May 28, with reports indicating the singer was also in the vehicle.

Rihanna, who is currently expecting her third child, was born in February 1988 to Fenty and Monica Braithwaite. She is already a mother to sons Rza, 2, and Riot, 1, with A$AP Rocky.

In addition to Rihanna and Rajad, Fenty and Braithwaite are parents to Rorrey.

Rihanna's Father Ronald Fenty dies unexpectedly. Photo: Rihanna.

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Rihanna also has three half-siblings from her father?s previous relationships: sisters Samantha and Kandy, and brother Jamie.

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