Ivana Trump, the former model who gained fame as the ex-wife of Donald Trump, passed away on the night of Thursday, 14th July 2022, at the age of 73. The cause of her death is unknown.
As reported by NBC News, the announcement of her passing was made on Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social.
In a statement, Donald Trump expressed his deep sadness at Ivana Trump’s passing and highlighted her incredible life, character, and dedication to her family. He also expressed that she will be greatly missed by her mother, children, and grandchildren.
Rudy Giuliani, the former chairman of New York City, and a group of political reporters, entertainers, and analysts, including Paris Dennard, Kayleigh McEnany, Alana Stewart, Byron Donalds, Sebastian Gorka, Ronna McDaniel, Stephen Miller, and Harry Benson, expressed their support on various social media platforms.
Early Years and Education
Ivana Zelníčková, born on February 20, 1949, in Zlín, Czechoslovakia, was the daughter of Milo Zelnek and Marie Zelnková. Her mother worked as a phone administrator, and her father was an electrical designer. Ivana was known for her skiing prowess, which she developed from a young age, eventually joining a ski club that allowed her to surpass the boundaries imposed by the then Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. She pursued her education at Charles University in Prague and earned a master’s degree in education in 1972. Ivana also made appearances on Czech television in the children’s program Pan Tau in 1970.
Family
Ivana’s parents were Milo Zelnek and Marie Zelnková, and there is no evidence of her having any siblings. During her marriage to Donald Trump, they had three children: Eric, Ivanka Marie, and Donald. Apart from her children, Ivana had ten grandchildren.
Physical Attributes
According to a 1986 article, Ivana Trump stood at five feet nine and a half inches and weighed 120 pounds. She mentioned that her weight dropped to 103 pounds during a marital crisis. She had light hair, dull brown eyes, and maintained a fit physique with measurements of 34-28-38 inches.
Social Media Presence
Ivana Trump had around 40,000 followers on her @theivanatrump Facebook page and approximately 1,000 followers on her Twitter account @Ivana M Trump. However, she did not have an Instagram profile.
Professional Career and Business Ventures
Following her divorce from Donald Trump, Ivana founded Ivana, Inc. and Ivana Haute Couture in 1990, focusing on high-end clothing, jewelry, and luxury items marketed through TV shopping channels. She also established the House of Ivana, a design and fragrance company, and was involved in real estate ventures, writing, and hosting television specials.
Working with Donald Trump
Ivana took up a crucial role as Vice President of Interior Design at The Trump Organization and managed the Trump Castle Hotel and Casino. She and Donald Trump collaborated on major real estate projects, including the construction of the Trump Tower in Manhattan and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Marriage and Divorce
Ivana met Donald Trump in the 1970s while working for the Audrey Morris company. They married in 1977 and had three children. Their marriage faced public scrutiny in the late 1980s, leading to a highly publicized divorce in 1990. During the divorce proceedings, Ivana received a significant settlement from Donald Trump.
Subsequent Marriages and Net Worth
After her divorce from Donald Trump, Ivana remarried several times and currently has a net worth of $100 million.
