Ivana Trump, the former model model turned entrepreneur, best known for her 15-year marriage to former US president Donald Trump, has died aged 73.
A source close to her daughter, Ivanka Trump, toldĀ The PostĀ her last days were spent with family. Forty-year-old Ivanka posted on social media that she was “heartbroken” over the shock loss of her mother.
āThey were super close,ā the source said, adding that Ivanaās health had been in decline in recent year.
Ivana reportedly had been due to depart her New York home for an overseas holiday when she was found unresponsive.
Sources say she was found unconscious at the bottom of a stairwell in her home around noon on Thursday (NY local time).

āOur mother was an incredible woman: a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend,ā a Trump family statement reads.
āIvana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination.
āShe will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and ten grandchildren.ā

Donald Trump also posted a message about his late wife, saying she was āa wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman who led a great and inspirational lifeā.
āHer pride and joy were here three children Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her,ā he wrote.
āMum was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She modelled strength, tenacity and determination in her every action. She lived life to the fullest,ā wrote daughter, Ivanka.
āI will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always.ā
An official cause of death has yet to be determined.