雷哈娜为纪念祖母向医院捐赠175万美元

    Pop star Rihanna has donated US$1.75 million to a hospital in Barbados in memory of her grandmother.

    The 24-year-old said the gift, which will pay for three pieces of medical equipment, was her way of “giving back to Barbados.”

    “I believe that this will have a huge impact* on the people of Barbados. This was all done to save lives or at least extend them.”

    The singer’s grandmother, Clara “Dolly” Braithwaite, died in June.

    She had fought a long battle with cancer.

    Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, made the announcement at a visit to the hospital over the weekend.

    She was particularly close to her grandmother, and took a last-minute break from her European festival tour in June to spend some time with her in hospital.

    Born and raised in Barbados, Rihanna is one of the most successful female musicians in the world.

    Since her debut in 2005, she has released an album a year, with the exception of 2008. (SD-Agencies)