Ivana Trump's final words to her son say it all.
No matter what you think about the Trump family, the last thing she shared with Eric Trump
will stick with you.
Here's everything you need to know about what she said before her death.
Ivana Trump was laid to rest at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer on Manhattan's Upper
East Side on July 20th, 2022.
The 73-year-old had been discovered unresponsive at the bottom of her stairs on July 14th.
The New York City medical examiner ruled Ivana's cause of death was accidental, resulting from
"'blunt impact injuries' to the torso."
The unexpected and tragic death of Ivana left friends and family reeling.
Her close friend, Nikki Haskell, was still in "complete shock" when she was interviewed
the following day.
The socialite offered insight into Ivana's life before she died.
Haskell said she had become increasingly isolated due to her fear over COVID and her struggle
dealing with the 2021 death of her ex-husband Rossano Rubicondi.
Haskell said they'd texted regularly, but Ivana "really became very reclusive," which
is a stark contrast to her previous life.
Back in the 1980s and '90s, Ivana and Donald Trump had been at the epicenter of Manhattan
nightlife.
The couple was a fixture at all the hottest events, restaurants, and high society soirees.
The Czechoslovakian-born model-turned-business mogul loved to party as hard as she worked
and was full of vigor and life — making the last words Ivana said to Eric Trump the
night before her death all the more heartbreaking.
Ivana Trump's funeral united the whole of the extended Trump family.
The New York Times reported that Melania Trump and Donald Trump attended with their son,
Barron Trump.
Ivana and Donald's three children — along with Tiffany Trump, his daughter with Marla
Maples — were also among the mourners gathered to remember the life of the former pro-skier,
model, and businesswoman.
While outside on the street, the Secret Service and NYPD jostled with the horde of photographers,
reporters, and onlookers surrounding the church steps.
Fittingly, Ivana's coffin was "gold-hued."
There were reportedly giant arrangements of red roses all around, a placard of Ivana's
1992 Vanity Fair cover that screamed "Ivana Be a Star!" and nuns scattered among the congregation.
According to a report from Women's Wear Daily, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump both gave
moving speeches during the two-hour-long service.
However, Eric Trump's revelation of his mother's last words to him was heartbreaking.
He praised his mom's humor, fortitude, style, and "grit," saying,
"She was the embodiment of the American dream ... She was a force of nature."
"You do like the energy of a younger man."
"Yes.
I'd rather be a babysitter than a nursemaid!"
Eric added that Ivana and his dad, quote, "loved each other, they respected each other,
and they fought for one another."
Then, Eric shared that he had spoken to his mom the night before her death, and that she
had told him she would live to be 120 years old.
Eric recalled her saying,
"Only the good die young."
Eric Trump's moving tribute to his mom had the congregation in tears.
However, Eric's fist-pump outside the funeral home later in the day reportedly had some
in the crowd in cheers.
According to the Daily Mail, when a woman yelled, "We love you!
Trump 2024!"
Eric remained stoic, but couldn't stop himself from giving a supportive little fist pump.
In contrast to his usual animated self, Donald Trump gave a small, subtle wave to his fans.
Donald Trump took to the media platform he was forced to build following his social media
ban to pay respects to his late first wife.
The 45th president wrote on Truth Social before heading to the funeral,
"A very sad day, but at the same time a celebration of a wonderful and beautiful life."
Donald and Ivana were married from 1977 until 1992.
Throughout their marriage, they were business partners as well as spouses.
Ivana played an active part in expanding the Trump empire.
She took over the running of one of the failing Atlantic City casinos and turned it around.
Ivana also played a significant role in the interior design of the Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Despite the couple going through a nasty and contentious split, they ultimately managed
to forge a friendship over the years.
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