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10:25 PM ET, May 31, 2025

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Rihanna's father has died  —  Ronald Fenty, father of National Hero Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has passed away.  —  The 70-year-old Fenty reportedly died in Los Angeles after a brief illness.  —  Sources close to Fenty's family, have informed Starcom Network News that family members have gathered in California …
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TMZ.com:
Rihanna's Father, Ronald Fenty, Dead at 70  —  RIHANNA FATHER RONALD FENTY DEAD AT 70 … Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Ronald died in Los Angeles after battling an illness.
Nicholas Rice / People:
Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness  — Rihanna's dad, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70, PEOPLE can confirm  — He died in Los Angeles following “a brief illness,” according to a local outlet from Barbados, which is Rihanna's home country
William Earl / Variety:
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning Actor Known for ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Big Sky’ and ‘Sully,’ Dies at 71  —  Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actor known for such TV series as “Northern Exposure,” “Big Sky” and “Desperate Housewives” and films including “Sully” and “Seabiscuit,” has died.  She was 71.
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Valerie Mahaffey, Actress on ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon,’ Dies at 71
Megan Agnew / The Times:
Sydney Sweeney: ‘I have to prove myself as a young woman’  —  Thanks to The White Lotus and hit rom-com Anyone But You, the actress has become one of Hollywood's biggest stars — but she's had to fight hard to get there  —  There is a ten-second pause after I ask Sydney Sweeney when she last took a holiday.
Erin Clack / People:
Hailee Steinfeld Walks Down the Aisle to Marry Josh Allen in Gorgeous California Wedding  —  The actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback, who were first linked in the spring of 2023, announced their engagement in November  — Hailee Steinfeld was photographed walking down the aisle …
Natalie Oganesyan / Deadline:
Renée Victor Dies: Voice Of Abuelita In ‘Coco’ & ‘Weeds’ Actress Was 86 … Her cause of death was lymphoma.  She was 86.  —  “Renee is perhaps best known as the voice of ‘Abuelita’ in Disney's 2017 blockbuster Coco,” a statement from her daughters Raquel Victor and Margo Victor read in part.
Just Jared:
Mikaela Hoover Joins ‘One Piece’ Season 2, Voices Tony Tony Chopper!  —  The live-action One Piece series is introducing Tony Tony Chopper in season two!  —  At Netflix's TUDUM event on Saturday (May 31), it was just announced that actress Mikaela Hoover has been cast as the voice of the character from the manga.
Lizo Mzimba / BBC:
Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Billie Piper as he leaves Doctor Who  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers.  —  Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper in the series finale of Doctor Who on Saturday night.  —  He left the role after playing the iconic character for two series.
Nicholas Rice / People:
Brooke Shields Celebrated on Her Milestone 60th Birthday as 'Everyone's Favorite Girl Boss'  —  The model and actress' daughter Rowan Henchy paid tribute to her with social media posts on May 31  —  Brooke Shields is the big 6-0!  —  The model and actress celebrated her milestone 60th birthday on Saturday, May 31.
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