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IVANA Trump, the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, will be laid to rest during a funeral service at a historic Catholic church today, and her family has arrived.
Ivana's three children — Don Jr, Ivanka, and Eric — have arrived at the memorial service and ABC News reports they may speak during the funeral.
Ivana, 73, died after suffering blunt force trauma to the torso from a tragic fall last Thursday, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office said. The manner of death has been ruled as an accident.
The funeral will take place at Manhattan's St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, which is located in the same neighborhood where Ivana lived on the Upper East Side.
The service was scheduled for 1.30pm on Wednesday.
Read our Ivana Trump funeral blog for the latest news and updates…
- Josie Rhodes Cook
What did Ivana Trump do for a living?
Ivana Trump married former President Donald Trump in 1977.
But she wasn’t just the businessman’s wife; she also held a top position in the Trump Organization as vice president of interior design, CEO and president of Trump’s Castle casino resort, and manager of the Plaza Hotel.
She was also a fashion model and jewelry designer.
- Jennifer Korn
Guest goes through security
One guest was photographed being scanned by security officers ahead of Ivana Trump's funeral this afternoon.
Guest goes through security at Ivana Trump funeral, St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic ChurchCredit: Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock/Rex Features - Jennifer Korn
Ivana Trump and women’s empowerment
After Ivana Trump’s extensive divorce, she became a public figure for wronged women all over the world.
In her short scene in the film The First Wives Club, Ivana tells a group of angry divorced women: “Don’t get mad, get everything!”
She was granted her divorce from Donald Trump on the grounds of alleged cruel and inhumane treatment by her husband.
- Jennifer Korn
Trump's children arrive
Ivanka, her husband Jared, and Eric Trump have arrived at Ivana Trump's viewing.
Each was photographed as they walked toward Frank Campbell Funeral Home.
Ivanka Trump and Husband Jared Kushner heading to the funeral homeCredit: Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com Eric Trump is saying his last goodbye to Ivana Trump at Frank Campbell Funeral HomeCredit: Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com - Jennifer Korn
Donald Trump heads to services
The former US President was photographed leaving Trump Tower, and is now heading to the church where his ex-wife Ivana Trump's funeral is taking place this afternoon.
Donald trump leaves his trump tower in NYC heading to Ivana Trumps viewing - Jennifer Korn
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive
Ivana and Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, and her husband Jared, have arrived at the historic Catholic church.
Ivana's funeral is set to begin at 1.30pm this afternoon.
Donald Jr. was photographed arriving earlier today.
- Jennifer Korn
Ivana Trump's ski days
Ivana Trump became a national name as Donald Trump's first wife, but before becoming a Trump, she started her career as a champion skier.
Ivana became a great skier starting at age 4, which gave her hope for her future.
She eventually made the junior national ski team, which gave her access to travel away from Czechoslovakia, landing her in Italy and Austria.
Afterwards, she moved to Canada where she worked as a ski instructor.
- Jennifer Korn
Saying last goodbyes
Ivanka Trump and Husband Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr are now saying their final goodbyes to mother Ivana Trump at Frank Campbell Funeral Home in the Upper East Side in New York City.
Donald Jr. and fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle have been photographed at the scene.
Donald Trump Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle are saying their final goodbyes to Ivana TrumpCredit: Elder Ordonez, Splash News - Jennifer Korn
Flowers left at Ivana's apartment
Flowers have been left at the apartment of former President Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana.
Ivana's funeral is taking place this afternoon, after her tragic death last week.
A flower tribute to Ivana Trump is left outside of her Upper East Side New York City apartment on July 15, 2022Credit: Alex Kent for The US Sun
- Amanda Castro
'Celebration of life'
On the invites given to guests, some of whom were rumored to have flown in from Europe to attend, the scheduled afternoon ceremony was touted as a "Celebration of Life."
An image of Ivana, a former professional skier, looking glamorous on the slopes was featured on the invitation, according to New York Post.
- Amanda Castro
Security at the church
Security guards stand outside St. Vincent Ferrer Church, where the funeral for Ivana Trump is due to take place.
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Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump not expected at funeral
Donald Trump's affair with Marla Maples ended his marriage with Ivana Trump, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that she may not be at Ivana's funeral today.
Radar Online reports that Marla and her daughter with former President Trump, Tiffany Trump, were not invited to the services today.
However, the other Trump children and Melania Trump are expected to be in attendance.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Ivana and Donald Trump's children
Ivana and Trump welcomed three children together during their marriage: sons Don Jr and Eric and daughter Ivanka.
Donald Jr was born in 1977, Ivanka was born in 1981, and the couple welcomed Eric in 1984.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Ivanka 'heartbroken' by mother's death
"Heartbroken by the passing of my mother," Ivanka Trump wrote on Twitter on July 14.
"Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She lived life to the fullest — never forgoing an opportunity to laugh and dance."
"I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Ivana Trump on Donald as a father
In a 2017 interview with ABC News' Amy Robach, Ivana Trump said she had forgiven her former husband for his affair with Marla Maples that ended their marriage.
She also talked about what it was like raising her children with him.
"He was a loving father, don't get me wrong, and he was a good provider, but he was not the father which would take a stroll and go to the Central Park or go play to baseball with them or something," she said.
She noted that when they "were about 18 years old," "he could communicate with them, because he could start to talk business with them."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Flowers delivered to St Vincent
Flowers have started being delivered to St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in New York City ahead of Ivana Trump's funeral on Wednesday, July 20.
Flowers are delivered to St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church for the funeral of Ivana TrumpCredit: Photo by Peter Foley/UPI/Shutterstock - Josie Rhodes Cook
Where was Ivana Trump from?
Ivana Trump was born in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Miloš Zelníček and Marie Zelníčková.
She later lived in Canada in the 1970s before migrating to the United States.
There, she married Donald Trump in 1977.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Trump family requests donations rather than flowers
The Trump family has requested that guests at Ivana Trump's funeral make a donation to Big Dog Ranch Rescue instead of bringing flowers, People reports.
It's a Florida-based nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize dog homelessness.
The rescue wrote after her passing that Ivana "was philanthropically involved with many charities throughout her entire life, but always remained steadfast and passionate in her love for animals."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
'She will be dearly missed'
Eric Trump's Instagram post continued, "She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion, and determination."
"She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children, and ten grandchildren."
Ivana Trump was the mother of Donald Trump's three oldest children: Eric, Ivanka, and Donald Jr.
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- Josie Rhodes Cook
Eric Trump led tributes to mom Ivana
Ivana Trump passed away on July 14, and before long, her family had begun speaking out after her death.
Donald's third child Eric, for instance, wrote a heartbreaking statement on Instagram.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ivana Trump," Eric wrote.
"Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend."
"Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Trump family statement on Ivana Trump's death
The Trump family statement shared a statement on the passing of Ivana Trump with ABC News reporter John Santucci, which began: "Ivana Trump was a survivor."
"She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion & determination."
"She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children & 10 grandchildren."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
'I think he would be a great President'
Ivana Trump was supportive of her ex-husband's political aspirations.
She specifically expressed support for his run for office back in 2016.
"I think he would be a great President," she said, according to The Hill.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Donald Trump remembers ex-wife Ivana
Cindy Adams, The New York Post’s gossip columnist and a friend of both Donald and Ivana Trump, spoke with the former President about his ex-wife.
“She was outstanding. Beautiful inside and out. We began all of it, our lives together, with such a great relationship," he said.
"She was different," he added.
"She never gave up. Beautiful, yes, but she was also a hard worker."
"No matter how rough things were or how badly they looked she never fell down. She went from communism to our lives together. She took nothing for granted."
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Where did Ivana die?
Ivana Trump was found dead in her home at the bottom of her staircase around 12.40pm on Thursday.
Someone called 911 to report a person suffering from cardiac arrest.
Ivana lived on the Upper East Side in New York City.
- Josie Rhodes Cook
Ivana Trump wrote of her bond with her children
"No matter how busy I was, I had breakfast with my children every day," Ivana Trump wrote in her memoir, Raising Trump, ABC News noted.
"I sat with them at dinner every night and helped them with their homework (I loved algebra) before going out in a Versace gown to a rubber-chicken charity event."
"The kids and I celebrated, traveled, and grieved together. Our bond was, and is, our most valuable possession."
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