Eric Trump leads tributes to ‘survivor’ mom Ivana who ‘taught her children about grit’ after Donald’s ex dies aged 73
ERIC Trump is leading the flood of tributes for mother and Donald’s first wife Ivana who has died at 73.
According to ABC 7, police responded to her Manhattan apartment after receiving a 911 call about a person in cardiac arrest.
Donald’s third child Eric wrote a heartbreaking statement on Instagram.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump,” Eric wrote.
“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.
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“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 is the mother of Donald Trump’s three oldest children: Eric, Ivanka, and Donald Jr.
Officials say the 73-year-old’s death is not considered suspicious, adding that it appears she died of natural causes, the outlet reports.
Former President Trump called his ex-wife a “beautiful and amazing woman” who led a “great and inspirational life”.
“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,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth.
“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!”
Ivana married Donald in 1977 and held a top position in the Trump Organization as vice president of interior design, CEO and president of Trump’s Castle casino resort, and manager of the Plaza Hotel.
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