Los Angeles, June 1 -- Singer Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70.

As per PEOPLE, Fenty died in Los Angeles following "a brief illness." The official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed.

It has been reported that Fenty's family was with him around the time of his death. Representatives for Rihanna have not commented on the demise of her father so far.

Rihanna -- who is currently pregnant and expecting her third baby -- was born to Fenty and mother Monica Braithwaite in February 1988. Along with Rihanna and son Rajad, Fenty and Braithwaite were also parents to Rorrey.

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

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