Donald Trump's first wife Ivana dies aged 73

Ivana Trump at the Cannes Film Festival in May, 2000

Ivana Trump -- Donald Trump's first wife and mother of his three eldest children -- died on Thursday at the age of 73, the former president announced.

Ivana Trump "passed away at her home in New York City," Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

A spokesperson for the New York Police Department told AFP in an emailed statement that officers responded to a call at her address on the Upper East Side at around 12:40 pm (1740 GMT).

The statement added that "there does not appear to be any criminality" and that the city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

"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!" he added.

Their first child, Donald Jr., was born later that year. Ivanka was born in 1981 and Eric followed in 1984.

"Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend," the post said.

Throughout the '80s, the Trumps were one of New York's highest-profile couples, their extravagant lifestyle exemplifying the flashy excesses of the decade.

Their high-profile split, rumored to have been caused in part by Donald Trump's affair with actress Marla Maples, provided juicy content for New York's tabloids.

Ivana Trump went on to enjoy a successful business career of her own, developing clothing, jewelry and beauty products and penning a number of books.

Ivana Trump was married four times in her life, once before her marriage to Donald Trump and twice after.

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