Piers Morgan is one of those who paid tribute to Ivana Trump after the news of her death, describing her as a “superbly entertaining lady.”
In a statement released Thursday by the Trump family, they announced that Ivana, who was married to the former US president, Donald Trump from 1977 to 1992, died at age 73†
The statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump. Our mother was an incredible woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and a caring mother and friend.
“Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about guts and toughness, compassion and determination. She will be sorely missed by her mother, her three children and ten grandchildren.’
TalkTV host Piers paid tribute to Ivana after her death by writing: ‘Very sad to hear that Ivana Trump has passed away.
“She was a fantastically entertaining lady and a great interviewee who remained fiercely loyal to her ex-husband Donald. My condolences to @IvankaTrump @DonaldJTrumpJr @EricTrump on the loss of their wonderful mother.”
TV host Jake Tapper also wrote: “Deepest condolences to @IvankaTrump @DonaldJTrumpJr @erictrump and everyone in the Trump family for the loss of their mother Ivana Trump today at age 73. May her memory be a blessing.”
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was Donald’s attorney and recently… appeared on the US version of The Masked Singersaid: ‘Ivana Trump was a really talented, creative and beautiful person.
‘She has especially contributed a lot to New York. Remarkably, she and President Donald J. Trump, with all the enormous distractions, gave the world extraordinarily good, well-balanced and decent children and grandchildren.”
Meanwhile, Donald wrote on his Truth Social platform: “I am deeply saddened to inform all those who loved her, and there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City.
‘She was an amazing, beautiful and wonderful woman, who lived an amazing and inspiring 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!’
Born Ivana Marie Zelníčková, Ivana grew up in the former Czechoslovakia and moved to Canada in the 1970s before settling in the US.
Ivana and Donald shared three children: Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.
Her death is not considered suspicious and officials say she died of natural causes.
Ivana spent several years as a senior executive within the Trump Organization before starting her own clothing, jewelry and beauty product lines following her divorce from Donald.
Donald was Ivana’s second husband. She was married to Alfred Winklmayr from 1971 to 1973, Riccardo Mazzucchelli from 1995 to 1997 and Rossano Rubicondi from 2008 to 2009.
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