Glamsquad reports that Ivana Trump was many things, one of which was Donald Trump’s ex-wife. Ivana was born in the Czech Republic, in the city of Zlin, and is well-known for her work in modeling, business, writing, and design.
First Marriage
Ivana married ski instructor Alfred Winklmayr in the 1970s. They married in Prague and shared a passion for sports. Ivana was so dedicated and talented at skiing that she was chosen as a substitute for the Czech Republic’s Olympic Team in 1972.
Relationship with Donald Trump
Ivana moved to Canada in 1972, where she began her modeling career. She met Donald Trump when she was 26 years old in New York. Donald Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump were born to the couple in 1977. The family lived in Manhattan, on 5th Avenue, as well as Greenwich, Connecticut.
Ivana Trump and Donald Trump divorced in 1992 after she discovered he had cheated on her with Marla Maples. She requested custody of their three children. While the divorce was contested, the two’s relationship improved with the passage of time.
Role in the media
Ivana became even more famous after her divorce. She appeared in high-profile parties, TV shows, and the film “The First Wives Club,” alongside Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler. She began her career as a writer, penning a popular column about how to deal with the aftermath of a divorce. She published three books.
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Other Marriages
Ivana married the Italian businessman Riccardo Mazzuchelli in 1995. Two years later, they divorced. She later married Rossano Rubicondi, a man 24 years her junior, in 2008. They married at one of Donald Trump’s properties, Mar-a-Lago, and later divorced, despite maintaining a friendly relationship.
Ivana Trump died of a heart attack at the age of 73. Her family paid loving tributes to her. “She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman who led a great and inspiring life,” Donald Trump wrote.
“I am heartbroken by my mother’s death. Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate, and hilarious. In every action, she demonstrated strength, tenacity, and determination. She lived life to the fullest, never passing up the chance to laugh and dance. “I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts forever,” Ivanka Trump wrote.