Ivana Trump, 1st wife of Donald Trump, dies at 73

Donald Trump and Ivana Trump
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Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump with whom he shared three children, has died. She was 73.

News of Ivana Trump's death was confirmed on social media Thursday by the former president, who said she died at her home in New York City. A cause of death was not disclosed, but The New York Times reported that police are investigating whether she fell down the stairs.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.