On July 14, 2022, Donald Trump confirmed that his ex-wife, Ivana Trump had died at the age of 73.
She was found dead in her home and it’s believed she passed away due to cardiac arrest, although an official cause of death has yet to be announced.
On the social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City.”
In a statement, the Trump family said: “Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination.”
She lived an incredible life and had a staggering net worth to prove it.
Despite what people may think, her eye-watering wealth wasn’t the sole result of her marriage to the former president, but in fact because of her own investments and independent businesses.
What was Ivana Trump’s net worth?
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At the time of her death, Ivana was estimated to have a net worth of $100 (£84.58) million.
Her wealth only increased following her divorce from Donald, as she continued to pursue her own business ventures.
Many of which became successful brands and companies in their own right and continue to his day.
How did Ivana Trump make her money?
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During her marriage to Donald, Ivana took on several critical roles within the business titan’s sprawling empire.
She was the CEO of Trump’s Castle, one of the three casino’s Donald owns in Atlantic City.
Not only this, but she served executive vice president of the Trump Organisation, along with being heavily involved in the design of Trump Tower in New York, especially the interior.
She already had experience working in business alone, setting up House of Ivana, the fragrance brand in the mid-80s.
Following their divorce, she started her own business empire, setting up several companies including fashion, beauty and jewellery brands.
When were Ivana and Donald Trump married?
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Ivana and Donald Trump were marriage from 1977 to 1992, when they divorced.
The two eventually split due to Donald’s highly publicised affair with super model Marla Maples.
When the divorce was finalised, Ivana received a settlement of $14 (£11.84) million, a mansion in Connecticut, USA and a penthouse apartment in New Jersey’s Trump Plaza.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
