According to her ex-husband, former President Donald Trump, who revealed the devastating news of her demise on his Truth Social account on Thursday afternoon, the former model passed away in her residence on New York City’s Upper East Side.
Ivana Trump, 73, passed away from a heart arrest.
‘I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City,’ he wrote.
‘She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life,’ he continued. ‘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!’
Ivana’s son Eric confirmed the news.
In a statement sent on behalf of the family, Ivana’s son Eric confirmed the news of her passing to DailyMail.com, stating: “Our mother was an exceptional woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and compassionate 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.’
Ivana reportedly had a cardiac arrest on Thursday just after noon, and according to TMZ, someone at her residence called the NYPD shortly after 12.30 PM ET.
Ivana was last saw in public in New York City on June 22, when she was taken to a hair shop after leaving her Upper East Side residence.
Images showed a staff member giving Ivana her arm as they walked down the sidewalk to the socialite’s hair appointment.