Donald Trump loses one of the women in his life. This July 14, the former president of the United States announced the disappearance of his first wife Ivana Trump, at the age of 73. According to the DailyMail, the septuagenarian was found “unconscious and lifeless” at the bottom of her stairs at her home on New York’s Upper East Side, the victim of cardiac arrest according to investigators.
In a message published on his Truth Social network, Donald Trump shared the sad news with Internet users, relayed in the media. “I am very saddened to inform all who loved her, who are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York,” he wrote before paying tribute to her. “She was a wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman who led a wonderful and inspiring life…”.
Married from 1977 to 1992, the famous businessman and former model of Czech origin had three children together: Donald Junior (born in 1977), Ivanka (born in 1981) and Eric (in 1986). A large family that was “his pride and joy”, in the words of the former tenant of the White House. “She was so proud of them, like we were all so proud of her. Rest in peace, Ivana!”
With the British site DailyMail, their youngest son Éric had confirmed the news, before paying family tribute to his mother in a press release. “Our mother was an incredible woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty and a caring mother and friend,” reflecting on her childhood. “Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled communism and embraced this country. She taught her children courage and tenacity, compassion and determination.”
His daughter Ivanka spoke on Twitter, sharing a beautiful youthful photo where she poses by his side. “My heart is broken by the passing of my mother. Mum was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She lived her life to the fullest, never giving up an opportunity to laugh and dance,” she wrote, continuing . “I will miss her forever and keep her memory alive in our hearts forever.”
After running the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, Ivana Trump became a businesswoman and media personality. The former alpine sports star has participated in several shows such as Celebrity Big Brother in England, The Island of Celebrities and Dancing with the Stars in Italy. From his beginnings to his last days, look back in pictures on the physical evolution of the American star.
