Donald Trump’s first spouse, Ivana Trump (mother to his three oldest children), died on Thursday.
The former president posted on Facebook, “I am very saddened to inform all those who loved her (of whom there are many), that Ivana Trump passed away at her home in New York City.” She was an extraordinary, beautiful, and inspiring lady who lived a remarkable, inspirational, and fulfilling life.
Ivana Trump was 73 years old. Her cause of death is not known. The support has been pouring out by her family and friends.
#BREAKING: Ivana Trump has passed away.
Praying for Don Jr., Eric, and Ivanka along with the former President. #RIP https://t.co/FKpi03FgfE
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) July 14, 2022
According to the New York City Fire Department on Thursday, they responded to a call regarding a cardiac arrest at Ivana Trump’s Manhattan home. Authorities arrived on the scene to find the victim already dead.
#IvanaTrump pic.twitter.com/F9I5KsalBz
— Margolis & Cox (@MargolisandCox) July 14, 2022
Very saddened to learn of the passing of Ivana Trump.
Please keep her children and the entire Trump family in your prayers.
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) July 14, 2022
Ivana Zelnickova was born in Czechoslovakia as a former model. She married Donald Trump in 1977.
Trump’s children released a statement in which they described their mother as an “amazing woman” — “a force of commerce, a world-class athlete, radiant beauty, and a caring mother, and friend. ”
Ivana Trump, former President Trump’s first wife and mother of his three eldest children, has died
w/ @Santucci— Aaron Katersky (@AaronKatersky) July 14, 2022
“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,” they wrote.
Eric Trump told reporters, “It’s been a very sad day guys, a very sad day.”
President Trump issues touching statement on the death of Mrs. Ivana Trump, the mother of first children, @IvankaTrump, @EricTrump and @DonaldJTrumpJr, may she Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/KN2wXr0vRw
— PARIS (@PARISDENNARD) July 14, 2022
In an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, she stated that she has the direct number to the White House. This was months after her husband’s election. OK?
Erika and I extend our deepest condolences to the Trump Family during this devastating time.
Ivana Trump led an extraordinary and dignified life, and her legacy will forever live on through her three kids, @DonaldJTrumpJr, @EricTrump, and @IvankaTrump.
May she Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/esk21isNFb
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 14, 2022
Ivana Trump was promoting her memoir “Raising Trump”, in the same year that her ex-husband offered her a U.S. Ambassadorship for the Czech Republic. She declined the offer, saying she liked freedom. ”
Ivana Trump divorced Donald Trump in 1996. She continued her successful career by starting many of her own businesses, including a cosmetics company. Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn were advised by her: “Don’t get mad, get everything!”
Eric Trump posts on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/XjBOthALKL
— Alli Gordon (@alligordon_) July 14, 2022
Ivana Trump has been married four times. She married Rossano Rubicondi, an actor from Italy, at Mar-a-Lago. Ivana Trump was also there. She claimed her husband wanted them to move to different cities.
She said in a statement at the time, “Que sera sera!” (Whatever will be, will be!)
Ivana Trump — first wife of Donald Trump and mother of Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric — has died at 73. pic.twitter.com/DgppoFA4Zr
— Spencer Brown (@itsSpencerBrown) July 14, 2022
