Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, died on Thursday July, 14th at the age of 73.
The wealthy immigrant businesswoman was found dead in her New York City Townhouse after suffering from cardiac arrest and falling down the stairs. The exact cause of death has not been determined as of the writing of this story.
Ivana was getting ready for a trip to a St. Tropez resort when the incident happened.
The mother of Eric, Donald Jr, and Ivanka was found unresponsive by officers at 12:30 PM when they arrived to check up on her. She was last seen alive at 4:30 PM Wednesday when her housekeeper and assistant left the residence. Foul play is not suspected.
The shocking death was announced to the public by Ivana’s ex husband Donald, who posted on his Truth Social account, “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City. She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life. Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her. Rest In Peace, Ivana!”
Eric Trump spoke shortly to reporters after leaving his mother’s New York townhouse, simply telling them, “It’s been a very sad day, a very sad day.”
Eric also released a statement, saying, “Our mother was an incredible woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend.”
“Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination. She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and ten grandchildren,” he said.
Her daughter Ivanka Trump also joined in the tributes to her late mother, posting on her Instagram, “Heartbroken by the passing of my mother. Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She modeled strength, tenacity and determination in her every action.”
“She lived life to the fullest — never forgoing an opportunity to laugh and dance,’ she added. ‘I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always,” she added.
Ivana Trump came to the United States from Czechoslovakia and married former President Donald Trump in 1977 and stayed together until 1992. She raised their 3 children and ran many successful businesses on her own. Would you like to leave some kind words for the deceased and her family?
