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Jake Massey
Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, has died aged 73, the family has confirmed.
In a statement, the family said she will be 'dearly missed.'
"Our mother was an incredible woman -- a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend," the Trump family said.
"Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination.
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"She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and ten grandchildren."
Ivana and Donald married in 1977 and had three children together: Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump. They divorced in 1992.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth, Donald said: "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.
"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 was born in the Czech Republic before becoming a nationalised American citizen in 1988. She worked as a fashion designer and a model before going on to secure several prominent roles within the Trump Organization.
Following her divorce from Trump, Ivana developed her own lines of clothing, jewellery, and beauty products and also authored a number of books, the latest of which was called Raising Trump.
The book documented Ivana's journey from growing up in the Czech Republic, marrying the man who would go on to be the President of the United States, and their experience raising their three children together.
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