Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to his ex-wife Ivana Trump, following her unexpected passing Thursday afternoon. She was 73. The former president announced the demise of Ivana in a post on his social media site, Truth Social, calling his ex-wife a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman who led an inspirational life.
According to People, authorities responded to a 911 call at Trump's New York City home at around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday about an "aided individual." They found a "73-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive."
Trump was the mother of Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump.
Tribute from the family
Donald Trump posted that he was very saddened to inform all those that loved his ex-wife, Ivana, of her passing at their home in New York City. The post also said Ivana's pride and joy were her three children, saying that she was so proud of them as they were also so proud of her.
Eric posted on his Instagram that his mother was a force in the business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, a caring mother, and a friend. He added their mom taught them grit, toughness, compassion, and determination.
Ivanka, the only daughter, posted that she is heartbroken by her mother's untimely demise, adding that she was brilliant, charming, passionate, and wickedly funny. She shared that her mom lived life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to laugh and dance. She said she would miss her mom forever and vowed to keep her memory alive in their hearts, per ABC7NY.
Tributes from outside the family
Politicians and celebrities also took to social media to send their messages of sympathy to the bereaved family. Former mayor of New York and Donald Trump's attorney, Rudy Guiliani, described Ivana in his tweet as a genuinely talented, creative, and beautiful person. He added that she contributed significantly to New York, and despite massive distractions, he praised Ivana for giving the world "exceptionally good, balanced and decent children and grandchildren."
Italian luxury fashion designer Domenico Vacca posted a picture of him and Ivana on Instagram, saying it is too sad to write anything now. He is also in pain as his beautiful Ivana left too early.
Ivana Trump married Trump in 1977, and she was known as the other half of the 1980s power couple. Their troubled marriage and divorce became the subject of worldwide public interest as her husband's affair with Marla Maples became public. The couple's divorce was finalized in 1992, with Ivana walking away with $14 million and other perks like a massive mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut.
She became a heroine for scorned wives everywhere, earning her a cameo in the 1996 film, "The First Wives Club," where she told the characters, "don't get mad, get everything."
As per CNN, the former president referred to Ivana Trump as a "great manager," describing her as demanding and competitive. He put her in charge of managing Trump's Castle in Atlantic City.
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