Ronald Fenty, father of singer Rihanna, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles following a brief illness. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Family members gathered in California. Rihanna, currently pregnant with her third child, hasn't publicly commented. Their relationship was reportedly strained over the years due to Fenty's struggles with addiction and a past lawsuit filed by Rihanna. Despite past conflicts, Fenty expressed joy at being a grandfather to Rihanna's son.

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