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The Trump family will host a funeral for Ivana Trump

The event is scheduled this Wednesday, in a church near their home in New York.


JULY 19, 2022 3:47 PM EDT

Ivana Trump unexpectedly passed away last week. The writer and socialite was Donald Trump’s first wife, with her death rocking the many people that knew her. Her family is hosting a funeral this Wednesday, at the St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in New York City.

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Ivana Trump and her kids

Per the New York Post, the service will be closed to the public and will be attended by her and Trump’s three kids: Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric.

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Ivana Trump and Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s presence remains unconfirmed, even though he’s expected to make an appearance due to his friendly relationship with Ivana. Melania Trump is rumored to not be attending the event.

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Ivana, Donald Trump and their children.

Ivana’s children have claimed that the funeral will be a celebration of their mother’s lives, remembering her strong personality and the many projects she was involved in throughout her life.

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Ivana Trump

They asked attendees to contribute in any way they wanted towards animal rescue shelters, a topic that Ivana was passionate about.

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Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump died of an accident at home, due to injuries she obtained as she fell down the stairs of her home. She led an exciting life, filled with fresh starts and adventures.

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Ivana Trump

Ivana was married four times and had a prolific career as a writer, designer of clothes and jewelry, and a brief acting stint in the film “The First Wives Club.”