Ivana Trump laid to rest at funeral in New York City

NEW YORK — Friends and family members gathered in New York City on Wednesday to mourn businesswoman Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, following her death last week.

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Mourners gathered for Ivana Trump’s funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church on the Upper East Side, WNYW reported. The ceremony closed to the public, according to WCBS-TV.

The former president said in a statement posted on Truth Social, the social media site he founded last year, that he planned to attend Wednesday’s service.

“A very sad day, but at the same time a celebration of a wonderful and beautiful life,” he wrote. “This will not be easy!!!”

Also in attendance were Ivana Trump’s three children and their partners – Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle; Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner; and Eric Trump and his wife, Lara. Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump’s daughter from his marriage to Marla Maples, and Barron Trump, Donald Trump’s son from his marriage to Melania Trump, also attended, according to photos from the ceremony.

Ivana Trump, who was married to Donald Trump from 1977 until 1992, died unexpectedly at her home in New York on Thursday. Officials determined that the 73-year-old’s death was an accident as a result of “blunt impact injuries of the torso” after she apparently fell down a set of stairs.

She is survived by her mother, her three children and 10 grandchildren.

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City R. Couri Hay, longtime friend of Ivana Trump, holds a program from her funeral Mass, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. The life of Ivana Trump was celebrated at a funeral Mass at a Manhattan church following her death last week. The 73-year-old Ivana Trump died at her Manhattan home. Authorities say the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Former President Donald Trump, left, arrives with Melania Trump for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Former President Donald Trump, second from left, Melania Trump, Barron Trump, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump leave St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church after the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. The life of Ivana Trump is being celebrated at a funeral Mass at a Manhattan church following her death last week. The 73-year-old Ivana Trump died at her Manhattan home. Authorities say the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Former President Donald Trump, second from left, stands with his family as the casket of Ivana Trump is placed in a hearse after her funeral at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday July 20, 2022, in New York. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City A view of the hearse at the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church on July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa Trump, Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner pose with their children at the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church on July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City From left, Eric Trump and his wife Lara Trump arrive with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City (L-R) Ivanka Trump, Theo Kushner, Jared Kushner and Joseph Kushner attend the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church on July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Trump family members, left, watch as Ivana Trump's casket is carried into St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Donald Trump Jr., right, arrives with Kimberly Guilfoyle, for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City The family of Ivana Trump follows behind as pallbearers carry her casket into St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Tiffany Trump, right, arrives with Michael Boulos for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. The life of Ivana Trump is being celebrated at a funeral Mass at a Manhattan church following her death last week. The 73-year-old Ivana Trump died at her Manhattan home. Authorities say the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Pallbearers carry the casket of Ivana Trump into St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Fashion designer Dennis Basso, second from left, arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Donald Trump Jr. arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. Ivana Trump, an icon of 1980s style, wealth and excess and a businesswoman who helped her husband build an empire that launched him to the presidency, is set to be celebrated at a funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church following her death last week. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Pallbearers carry the casket at the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church on July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Charles Kushner, left, arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. The life of Ivana Trump is being celebrated at a funeral Mass at a Manhattan church following her death last week. The 73-year-old Ivana Trump died at her Manhattan home. Authorities say the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

Ivana Trump laid to rest in New York City Former President Donald Trump leaves St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church after the funeral of Ivana Trump, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in New York. The life of Ivana Trump was celebrated at a funeral Mass at a Manhattan church following her death last week. The 73-year-old Ivana Trump died at her Manhattan home. Authorities say the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)