Donald Trump's ex-wife, Olympic skier and model: Who is Ivana Trump?

First wife of former US President Donald Trump. Ivana Trump, who married Donald Trump in 1977, was also the mother of Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric Trump.

By Stephen McWright Published on 6 Mart 2024 : 19:30.
Donald Trump's ex-wife, Olympic skier and model: Who is Ivana Trump?

Ivana Trump, who grew up under the communist regime in Czechoslovakia, worked as a model for a while. Former Olympic skier, Ivana Trump married Donald Trump in 1977 and separated in 1992.

WHO IS IVANA TRUMP?

Ivana Trump was born on February 20, 1949, in Zlín, Czechoslovakia. Trump, a Czech businessman, former Olympic skier, and model, married former American President Donald Trump in 1977.

Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. from her marriage to Donald Trump. Ivana Trump, who has three children named Ivana Trump, took part as a contestant in the auditions of the Big Brother competition in 2010.

Ivana Marie Trump (February 20, 1949 – July 14, 2022) was a Czech-American businesswoman, socialite, and model. She lived in Canada in the 1970s, before relocating to the United States and marrying Donald Trump in 1977. She held key managerial positions in The Trump Organization, as vice president of interior design, as CEO and president of Trump's Castle casino resort, and as manager of the Plaza Hotel.

Ivana Trump, who grew up under the communist regime in Czechoslovakia, broke up with Donald Trump in 1992.

After his mother's death, Eric Trump told the press, "Today is a very sad day, very sad." Eric Trump: “Our mother was an incredible woman. “She was a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, a caring mother and friend,” he said.

Eric Trump also said of his Czech-born mother, “Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled communism and embraced this country. “He taught his children perseverance and strength, compassion and determination,” she added.

It was learned that on the day of Ivana Trump's death, she had a hairdresser appointment, was going to travel to St Tropez today, and was planning to vacation there until September.

"SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL WOMAN"

Announcing the news of Ivana Trump's death with a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump said, "I am very sorry to inform many people who loved her that Ivana Trump passed away at her home in New York."

"She was a beautiful and wonderful woman who lived an inspiring life. Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric. She was as proud of her children as we were all proud of her. Rest in peace, Ivana!" Trump wrote in his post. 

SHE HAS 10 GRANDCHILDREN FROM HIS 3 CHILDREN

She married Donald Trump, one of the most famous real estate investors of the time, in New York in 1977. The couple, who had three children named Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump, divorced in 1992. Ivana and Donald Trump have 10 grandchildren.

Ivana Trump spoke about her ex-husband Donald Trump's coronavirus contraction and subsequent hospital treatment in 2020. She described her ex-husband as "negligent" and said, "She never thought this would happen to her."

Stating that she was shocked when she learned that the US President was infected with coronavirus, Ivana Trump said, “He is the cleanest, healthiest person. He doesn't eat the healthiest food, but on the other hand, he is very healthy. He always washes his hands and is careful. His only weakness is the food he eats. He likes fast-food burgers. "This is his biggest weakness," she said.