Ivana Trump Dies at 73 After Accidental Fall in New York Home
NEW YORK — Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump and a prominent businesswoman and socialite, died on July 14, 2022, at the age of 73. Authorities later confirmed that her death was the result of an accident.
According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Ivana Trump died from blunt impact injuries to her torso. The manner of death was officially ruled accidental, with investigators determining that the injuries were consistent with a fall on the stairs inside her Manhattan townhouse. No signs of foul play were reported.
Born in what is now the Czech Republic, Ivana Trump gained international recognition as a model, entrepreneur, and author. She married Donald Trump in 1977, and the couple became one of New York City’s most famous power couples during the 1980s. Together they had three children: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump.
Following news of her passing, family members and public figures paid tribute to Ivana Trump, remembering her as a devoted mother, successful businesswoman, and influential public figure. Her funeral was held in New York City before she was laid to rest in New Jersey.
Ivana Trump’s death marked the end of a remarkable life that spanned business, fashion, and public service, leaving a lasting legacy on both her family and the wider public sphere.