A high-profile divorce, a life of grit and compassion, and an unexpected passing.
Here's everything we know about the heartbreaking death of Ivana Trump.
According to a statement released to Instagram by Eric Trump, Ivana Trump,
former President Donald Trump's ex-wife, has reportedly passed away at the age of 73.
The Czech-born model and later businesswoman was the former president's first wife
and mother to three children: Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka. She leaves behind ten grandchildren.
Known as "Glam-ma," Ivana Trump split her time among New York,
Miami, and Saint-Tropez, as Town & Country has previously reported.
In their statement, the Trump family described Ivana as "a survivor," writing:
"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 10 grandchildren."
Ivana Trump passed away in her Manhattan apartment Thursday afternoon,
according to ABC 7 News. Police reportedly arrived at her apartment
responding to a call for someone in cardiac arrest in the early afternoon.
Officials say the 73-year-old appears to have passed away from natural causes.
Donald Trump reacted to the death of his first wife by posting on his social media platform,
Truth Social, writing:
"I am very saddened to inform all of those who loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana
Trump has passed away at her home in New York City. 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. Rest In Peace, Ivana!"
Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany
tweeted her condolences to the family with the statement:
"My family and I send all of our love and prayers to President Trump,
Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump, and the entire Trump family
for the loss of Ivana Trump. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time."
Heartfelt reactions continue to pour in across social media
as fans and media outlets pay tribute to Ivana Trump and her fascinating life.
Ivana Trump was born in what is now the Czech Republic on February 20, 1949, according to
Biography. Her early life consisted of impressive athletic pursuits, particularly in skiing,
culminating in a career as a college skier at Charles University in Prague. Her love for
the winter sport and her passion for all things glamorous were simultaneously captured in a 1992
Vanity Fair photoshoot in which one picture showed her on a snowy mountain with skis.
Ivana went on to become a successful model after moving to Canada. From there,
she found herself in New York City, where a real estate giant was gaining ground.
Ivana Trump and Donald Trump met in 1976 and married a year later.
The couple went on to welcome three children. Alongside motherhood,
Ivana balanced managing executive positions in some of Trump's hotels, according to Biography.
After 12 years of marriage, Ivana Trump and Donald Trump separated in 1989
due to a rumored affair between the real estate mogul and Marla Maples. The highly publicized
divorce was finalized in 1992. Less is known about Donald Trump's next ex-wife Marla Maples,
but the two reportedly began seeing each other before his marriage to Ivana officially ended.
In the wake of their divorce, Ivana walked away with a divorce settlement
of $14 million in addition to real estate, child support, and more.
Following her split from Donald Trump, Ivana Trump wrote three books
and began a fashion company. She also made a memorable appearance in the 1996 hit movie
"The First Wives Club." In a brief cameo alongside stars Bette Midler,
Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton, Ivana Trump gives them a little advice on divorce.
"Ladies, you have to be strong and independent, and remember, don't get mad, get everything."
The "Glam-ma" dabbled in fashion, entertainment, wine, and men — including two more husbands. But
at the end of the day, Ivana Trump was perceived by many as a woman who valued her independence,
family, and even close relationship with her ex-husband years after their split.