Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, and Ivanka’s mother, reportedly died at 73.

The statement from the family reads, “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. 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.” 

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WABC reported that the New York Police responded to a call for a person in cardiac arrest on the Upper East Side, where they discovered her body. 

Ivana and Donald were married from 1977 to 1992, and they have two more children together, Donald Trump Jr and Eric. The couple split up after their marriage was shaken by the tycoon’s affair with Marla Maples, which tabloids gushed over in the 80s. 

Trump’s ex-wife professionally held positions in his organization and also started many of her own clothes and jewellery businesses. She’s been a mainstay on QVC and Home Shopping Network. 

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Apart from her many achievements, Ivana has also authored quite a few books. She’s had a cameo in ‘The First Wives Club’, the 1996 movie, and has been on the UK version of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, where she appeared in 2010. Ivana has also hosted the 2006 reality series titled ‘Ivana Young Man’. 

Her ex-husband remembered her, saying “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.”