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Ivanka Trump Breaks Silence On Mother Ivana's Passing: 'Miss Her Forever'

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By Afouda Bamidele on July 15, 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT

Ivanka Trump paid homage to her beloved mother, Ivana Trump, who sadly passed away at 73 on July 14.

Ivanka is the first daughter of three children from her father, Donald Trump's first marriage to Ivana, which lasted from 1977 to 1992.

The late matriarch will always be missed by family and loved ones as seen by the bereaved Ivanka, who honored her mother's fond memory via a heartfelt Instagram post.

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Ivanka Trump Promises Always To Keep Mother Ivana's Memory Alive In Her Heart

The former senior advisor to the U.S. President was heartbroken by the loss of her mom, and she expressed so, adding a few complimentary words for the late fashion designer.

She described Ivana as a "brilliant, charming, passionate, and wickedly funny" individual who displayed "strength, tenacity, and determination in her every action."

According to Ivanka, Ivana was the cheerful type who lived life to the fullest and never forwent a chance to "laugh and dance."

The beautiful message was then concluded with, "I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always. [red heart emoji]."

Above the moving caption, the grieving daughter uploaded four throwback pictures of her mother during her youthful years, with three of the photos featuring a younger Ivanka.

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The first snap showed the mother and daughter duo in each other's arms and posing in front of a white background, while the next slide was a black and white shot of them sitting with another female.

Ivanka's third picture vividly captured Ivana wearing a bright yellow outfit suited for the cold temperature and grinning at the camera with her arms outstretched.

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Ivanka Trump's post on her Instagram story
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At the same time, the final image showed the blonde-haired beauties in a golden bedroom with the older Trump sitting on a bed and laughing while the younger female stood on the same bed and pecked her mother's nose.

Friends and supporters were quick to react to Ivanka's post as they offered their deepest condolences and penned praising words to the deceased author.

A fan called Ivana "a woman of strength and grace," whereas another noted that she was "fabulous," worked when it was not the norm to be driven and was successful as a woman.

Several other fans sent prayers to Ivanka and the Trump clan, with some stating that the late media personality was proud of her daughter and closer to her now than she had ever been.

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Not long after the 40-year-old's touching tribute was live, she shared the exact words on her Instagram Story on a light blue backdrop, showing how saddened she was by the sudden loss.

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The Blast reported details of Ivana's passing, including the public statement her family released upon her demise.

The statement showed how much everyone admired her for being a trailblazer and survivor while also being a loving parent and friend.

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It began with, "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump," adding that she was an incredible woman in every one of her endeavors.

The family called her "a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and a caring mother and friend" who survived, fled from communism, and embraced the United States.

They ended the heartbreaking message with her accomplishment as a mother who taught her kids "grit and toughness, compassion, and determination." 

Regarding details of Ivana's death, she was believed to have died from cardiac arrest caused by natural causes and was found unconscious and unresponsive at her Upper East Side New York apartment.

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The late model's ex-husband and former president of the United States, Donald Trump, was heartbroken about her demise and released a statement announcing the unfortunate loss to the world.

Donald expressed his sadness in sharing the news and revealed details of where she passed away. He described her as a "wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman who led a great and inspirational life."

The politician further noted that Ivana's pride and joy were her three kids, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric, as she was "so proud" of them. He then concluded the touching words with "Rest In Peace, Ivana!"

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