The ex-president of the United States lost one of the most influential women in his life. Ivana Trump , the businesswoman and first wife of Donald Trump , died after falling down a flight of stairs.
The official cause of death of the 73-year-old woman was severe injuries to the body. Her fall was ruled an accident.
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On that fateful Thursday, Trump was found unconscious on the landing of her Upper East Side home. The rescuers at the scene were the first to ascertain her death.
The owner of a local restaurant named Giuliano Zuliani recalls what the famous visitor was like shortly before her death: “She did not seem to be in the best shape. She could barely walk. She didn’t eat her food, but took it home with her,” the woman says, noting that even in this case, she always remained polite.
And best friend Nikki Haskell assures her that she had everything ahead because Ivana was preparing for her summer vacation. “She was my best friend. I met her the night she met Donald… I can’t even begin to describe how amazing she was, just a wonderful friend and the most amazing, inspiring person,” added Haskell.
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The former president first announced her death on his Truth Social website, calling her a wonderful, beautiful, amazing woman who had a wonderful life.
Her daughter, 40-year-old Ivanka, honored the memory of her beloved mother with a joint photo where she is small and insanely happy.
“Heartbroken because of the departure of my mother. Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate, and viciously funny.
She demonstrated strength, perseverance, and determination in her every action. She lived life to the fullest and never missed an opportunity to laugh and dance. I will miss her forever, and we will always keep her memory in our hearts,” wrote Ivanka.
As you know, Ivana and Donald have three children together – Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. After their widely publicized divorce, she married twice but never met family happiness.
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“Her pride and joy were children. She was as proud of them as we were all proud of her. Rest in peace, Ivana!” wrote Donald Trump in a post about her death.
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