The mother of Melania Trump, Amalija Knavs, has sadly passed away at the age of 78, the former First Lady said on social media on Tuesday.
Melania Trump posted to her X account:
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija. Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity.”
“She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy,” she added.
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija.
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) January 10, 2024
Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond…
The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
Amalija Knavs was born in Slovenia in 1945. Melanija Knavs was born to Amalijia and her husband, Viktor, in 1970 in Slovenia when it was still under communist rule.
Melanija attended high school in the Slovenian capital before embarking on a successful modeling career.
She married Donald Trump in 2005, and their son Barron was born in 2006.
In 2018, Amalija Knavs and Viktor became U.S. citizens while Trump was president.
They spent their last few years living at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump wrote on Truth Social:
“This is a very sad night for the entire Trump family!!! Melania’s great and beautiful mother, Amalija, has just gone to a beautiful place in the sky.”
“She was an incredible woman, and will be missed far beyond words!”
Users on X also offered their sympathy:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are her greatest legacy. You're all in my thoughts and prayers 🤍
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) January 10, 2024
Your mother raised an amazing daughter Melania.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 10, 2024
I’m sure she’s immensely proud of you and will always be watching over you and your family with love.
RIP Amalija 🙏 pic.twitter.com/G2j1sZMeDV
Melania Trump’s mother Amalija Knavs has passed away.
— Tom Borelli, Ph.D. (@tomborelli) January 10, 2024
Please pray for Melania and the whole Trump family during these tough times.
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/UAB1RBpTnw
Erika and I extend our deepest condolences to First Lady Melania Trump and her family as they mourn the death of her beloved mother.
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) January 10, 2024
Mrs. Trump was an incredible First Lady who carried herself with impeccable poise, character, and love—values that her mother undoubtedly passed… https://t.co/wY7vrqxQKY
🚨 Mother of Former First Lady Melania Trump, Amalija Knavs, has passed away.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 10, 2024
RIP 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/lbNFQgY0Tx
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