Born and raised in The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to becoming one of America’s most prolific socialite and businesswomen, Donald Trump’s first wife Ivana Trump’s life and career has been nothing less than a shocking and awe-inspiring journey. Known for her wit, charisma, and striking appearance, Trump seamlessly bridged the gap between business and entertainment.
Often making appearances in several variety and talk shows, Ivana Trump enjoyed a fulfilling and successful life, becoming a feminist inspiration for innumerable young girls. However, in 2022, she suddenly passed away, leaving fans and followers questioning her tragic death and the mystery surrounding her untimely passing.
How Donald Trump’s First Wife Ivana Trump Passed Away
Ivana Trump got married to Donald Trump in 1977, and the two went on to become one of America’s most famous celebrity couples. Becoming the most talked-about tabloid figures of that time, they collaborated and worked together to establish several businesses and projects. Despite their well-recorded and famous divorce proceedings, it was Trump who announced the death of his first wife back in 2022.
Aged 73 at the time of her death, she passed away at her home in New York City. As per ABC, Manhattan paramedics found her unconscious and unresponsive at the bottom of her stairs in her apartment. Having suffered blunt impact injuries to the torso after falling down the stairs, the medical examiners determined the cause of death as accidental and not suspicious.
Always supportive of her ex-husband, despite accusing the former president of r*pe during their divorce proceedings, Ivana was an absolute icon. Throughout her career, from starting out as a skier to her transformation as a businesswoman, she remained outspoken, driven, determined, and non apologetic.
Ivana Trump and Her Hollywood Career
Since migrating to the United States of America, Ivana Trump donned several hats. A former skier, a model, a prolific businesswoman, and a world-famous socialite, she captivated the world not only with her high-profile marriage to former President Donald Trump but also with her dynamic presence in Hollywood.
Apart from making several public appearances in talk shows and more, she has quite a few acting and cameo credits to her name as well, with her very first one being the 1970s Czechoslovak TV series, Pan Tau. Famous for saying the famous one-liner— Ladies, you have to be strong and independent. And remember, don’t get mad. Get everything! —in the 1996 hit The First Wives Club, here are Ivana Trump’s Hollywood and media appearances:
- The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1988
- BBC’s Wogan, 1988
- WrestleMania IV
- The Old House
- ABC‘s 20/20
- The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1992
- Hosted Ivana Young Man, 2006
- Celebrity Big Brother 7, 2010
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- The View
- The Wendy Williams Show
- Fox and Friends
Apart from her media appearances, business ventures, and modeling career, Ivana was also a writer and has written several books, ranging from romance stories like For Love Alone to self-help books like The Best is Yet to Come: Coping with Divorce and Enjoying Life Again.
Married and divorced four times, the late Ivana Trump never let any man define her despite being attached to figures like Donald Trump. And it was her individuality that made her an influential icon in the history of pop culture.
