Melania Trump’s mother, Amalija Knavs, has passed away at age 78.
Melania shared the heartbreaking news on X, stating, “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija.”
She added, “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.”
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…
From ABC News:
Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump confirmed on X Tuesday night.
ABC News has learned Knavs died in Florida on Tuesday after a long health battle.
PHOTO: Barron Trump, former First Lady Melania Trump and her mother Amalija Knavs depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2018.
Barron Trump, former First Lady Melania Trump and her mother Amalija Knavs depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2018.
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In her statement on X, the former first lady called her mother a “strong woman” who carried herself with “grace, warmth, and dignity.”Trump’s parents, the Knavs, spent time living in the upper floors of the White House during the Trump presidency and had a very close relationship with former President Donald Trump and their grandson Barron Trump.
I love this picture of Melania and her mom, Amalija Knavs.
— ♱🇺🇸𝕄𝔸𝔾𝔸 𝑵𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒚 ن (@45LVNancy) January 10, 2024
May she rest in peace 🕯️
Prayers and love to the Trump family 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/F7tfk2zOtA
