According to reports, Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, died at the age of 70.
According to TMZ, Ronald passed away in Los Angeles after becoming ill.
Ronald passed away on Saturday morning following a “brief illness,” according to Starcomm Network, a radio station in Rihanna’s native Barbados. Family members are currently in California.
Ronald’s exact date of death and cause of death are still unclear.
Representatives for Rihanna were contacted by DailyMail.com for comment, but they did not respond right away.
Rihanna’s relationship with her father has been turbulent, and at one point, they became caught up in legal issues.
