• Ivana Trump speaks at an event in the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel, New York, in June 2018. AP
    Ivana Trump speaks at an event in the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel, New York, in June 2018. AP
  • Ivana Trump, first wife of former US president Donald Trump, died on July 14. AFP
    Ivana Trump, first wife of former US president Donald Trump, died on July 14. AFP
  • Donald and Ivana Trump at the US Open in New York in September 1997. AP
    Donald and Ivana Trump at the US Open in New York in September 1997. AP
  • Former US president Donald Trump announces the death of his former wife, Ivana. Screengrab / Truth Social
    Former US president Donald Trump announces the death of his former wife, Ivana. Screengrab / Truth Social
  • Donald and Ivana Trump at a party in 1982. Getty
    Donald and Ivana Trump at a party in 1982. Getty
  • Ivana Trump at a charity event in Cipriani Wall Street, New York, in October 2017. AP
    Ivana Trump at a charity event in Cipriani Wall Street, New York, in October 2017. AP
  • Businesswoman Ivana Trump enters the stage during the 17th Life Ball in Vienna, in May 2009. Reuters
    Businesswoman Ivana Trump enters the stage during the 17th Life Ball in Vienna, in May 2009. Reuters
  • Ivana Trump at the 17th Life Ball in Vienna in May 2009. AFP
    Ivana Trump at the 17th Life Ball in Vienna in May 2009. AFP
  • Ivana Trump at Fashion Week in New York, in September 2007. AP
    Ivana Trump at Fashion Week in New York, in September 2007. AP
  • Ivana Trump smiles at her birthday party at a club during the 59th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2006. Reuters
    Ivana Trump smiles at her birthday party at a club during the 59th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2006. Reuters
  • Ivana Trump and her daughter Ivanka at a Red Cross Ball in Monaco in 2001. AFP
    Ivana Trump and her daughter Ivanka at a Red Cross Ball in Monaco in 2001. AFP
  • Ivana Trump at Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera in May 2000. AFP
    Ivana Trump at Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera in May 2000. AFP

Ivana Trump died of blunt force trauma after falling in NYC home


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Ivana Trump died after suffering "blunt impact injuries" to her torso in a fall down stairs at her New York City home, authorities said on Friday.

The death of the 73 year-old first wife of former US president Donald Trump has been ruled accidental by the New York City Medical Examiner's Office.

US media outlets reported that Trump was found at the foot of her apartment's staircase next to a spilled cup of coffee.

On Thursday, the Trump family paid tribute to the matriarch as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman who led a great and inspirational life".

Her daughter, Ivanka, said she was "heartbroken" and would "miss her forever".

"Mom was brilliant, charming, passionate and wickedly funny. She lived life to the fullest - never forgoing an opportunity to laugh and dance," the former presidential adviser wrote on Twitter.

"I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always."

Mr Trump, who was banned indefinitely from Twitter, announced the death on his social media platform Truth Social.

"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," he said.

"She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life.

"Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her. Rest in peace, Ivana."

Former US president Donald Trump announced the death of his ex-wife, Ivana Trump. Screengrab / Truth Social
Former US president Donald Trump announced the death of his ex-wife, Ivana Trump. Screengrab / Truth Social
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You can buy, hold and use NFTs just like US dollars and Bitcoins. “They can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.”

However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. “One Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,” Mr Das says.

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Updated: July 16, 2022, 12:07 AM