
The Commodores co-founder, Ronald LaPread, has recently passed away. The news was confirmed on May 30, 2026, by his daughter, Soraya LaPread, who shared an Instagram Story about it. Ronald reportedly died from a medical event, as stated by the New Zealand Herald. However, further updates on Ronald’s health issues and the circumstances leading to his demise are currently awaited.
According to Page Six, Ronald LaPread was a resident of New Zealand for around 40 years. Notably, he had a family, which included a wife named Farideh. Keep reading to know more!
Ronald LaPread was the father of three children from his wife, Farideh
















