EricandIvanka Trumpare mourning the loss of their mother, Ivana Trump,who diedat her New York City home on Thursday. She was 73 years old.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump. Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend,” Eric, 38, wrote in a statement on Instagram Thursday alongside a collection of photos of the Trump family throughout the years.
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Concluded Ivanka: “I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always. ❤️.”
Donald Trump, Ivana’s second husband,announced his ex-wife’s death in a poston his social media site Truth Social, calling her a “wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great inspirational life.”
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“Her pride and joy were her three children,” the post announcing her death read. “She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her. Rest in Peace, Ivana!”
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The NYPD confirmed to PEOPLE that authorities responded to a 911 call at her Upper East Side home around 12:40 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where she was found alone and unresponsive on a staircase. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
source: people.com
