Ivana Trump's funeral will be held on Wednesday, and her family, including her ex-husband Donald Trump as well as friends from all over the world, are expected to attend.
Ivana Trump, 73, died on July 14 at her home in New York City, and her funeral will be held at Manhattan's St. Vincent Ferrer Church at 1:30 p.m. ET on July 20, according to a report from Insider.
Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump were spotted in New York City on Monday, according to a Daily Mail report. The former president is expected to attend the funeral, but it is not yet clear whether Melania Trump will be joining him.
Donald and Ivana Trump's three children, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump will also attend the funeral.
Society columnist R. Couri Hay, told People that the funeral will honor Trump's legacy.
Hay said many of Trump's closest friends and family will be there and she praised the family for setting up a "glamorous send-off."
"People are flying in from all over the world," Hay said. She noted that despite the "relatively short notice," many people were making the trip to bid their farewells.
According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Trump died due to "blunt impact injuries" to her torso which were sustained during an accidental fall at her Manhattan home.
Following the news of Ivana Trump's death, Donald Trump took to his social network platform, Truth Social, to express his sorrow. He also canceled a planned Arizona rally due to the news.
"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 wrote. "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!"
Instead of flowers, the Trump family has requested donations to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The animal rescue has dedicated a page on its website to Trump and praised her for her philanthropist efforts.
"Ivana Trump was an incredible woman- a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend," the page said. "Ivana Trump was a survivor. She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination.
"Ivana was philanthropically involved with many charities throughout her entire life, but always remained steadfast and passionate in her love for animals."
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