Ivana Trump

Ivana Marie Trump (February 20, 1949 – July 14, 2022) was a Czech-American businesswoman, socialite, and television personality who became a prominent fixture in American high society. Born in Czechoslovakia, she initially pursued a career as a competitive skier and model before immigrating to the United States. She married Donald Trump in 1977 and became instrumental in his business empire, serving as president and chief executive officer of Trump's Manhattan real estate division during a period of significant expansion. Her contributions to Trump's real estate projects in the 1980s were substantial and widely recognized in business circles. Beyond her business ventures, Ivana became famous for her distinctive accent, glamorous fashion sense, and high-profile lifestyle. She authored several books on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle advice. After her divorce from Donald Trump in 1992, she continued to maintain a presence in business and media. Ivana remained a cultural icon of the 1980s excess and glamour era, appearing in films, television shows, and remaining a fixture in New York social circles until her death in 2022.