BREAKING NEWS: Ivana Trump has died at the age of 73

Ivana Trump died of cardiac arrest at the age of 73.

The former model died at her home on New York’s Upper East Side, according to her ex-husband, former President Donald Trump, who shared the tragic news of her death on his Truth Social account Thursday afternoon.

“It is with great sadness that I inform all those who loved her, and there are many of them, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York,” he wrote.

Trump, who has three children with his ex-wife, continued to pay tribute to Ivana, describing her as a “beautiful, amazing” woman, while honoring her close bond with their children, Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka.

“She was a wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman who led a remarkable and inspiring 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, Ivan!”

A spokesperson for Trump confirmed the news of Ivana’s death to DailyMail.com, saying in a family statement: “Our mother was an incredible woman – a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, a caring mother and friend.

“Ivana Trump survived. She fled communism and embraced this country. She taught her children courage and fortitude, compassion and determination.

“She will be greatly missed by her mother, her three children and her ten grandchildren.”

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