Rihanna’s father passes away, report

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died, according to a new report. He was 70.

The patriarch passed away early Saturday morning in Los Angeles.

An official cause of death was not immediately known. However, it was reported Fenty died following a “brief illness”.

Sources say family members have gathered in California to commemorate his life.

Rihanna’s representative did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. The “Diamonds” singer has also not yet publicly commented on her father’s passing.

The sad news comes as Rihanna is expecting her third child with long-time boyfriend, A$AP Rocky. (Page Six)