Melania Trump's Mother, Amalija Knavs, Passes Away at 78
Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78, as mentioned in a statement from the Trump family. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, she experienced poverty, war, and political challenges. After Melania married Donald Trump in 2006, Amalija moved to the United States and became a citizen in 2018. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, supporting Melania's career and caring for her grandson, Barron. Amalija peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Melania Trump Mourns the Loss of Her Mother, Amalija Knavs, at 78
Melania Trump shared sad news on social media Tuesday night, telling everyone about her mom Amalija Knavs' passing. She described her as a strong, graceful, and warm woman who deeply cared for her family. Melania expressed that they'll miss her a lot and will always honor and love the legacy she left behind.
On June 29, 2018, Amalija Knavs, Barron Trump, Melania Trump, and Donald Trump left the White House. Amalija Knavs was born in Slovenia in 1945. She married Viktor Knavs, a car dealer, in 1967, and they had two daughters, Melania and Ines. Melania came to the United States in 1996 to become a model and later married Donald Trump in 2005. Ines, a fashion designer, lives in New York and is close to her sister.
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How Did Amalija & Viktor Knavs Become US Citizens & Live At Mar-a-Lago?
Amalija and Viktor Knavs became citizens of the United States in 2018. Melania sponsored their green cards, and they officially became citizens by taking an oath at a federal court in New York City. Their lawyer mentioned that, like millions of others, they went through the necessary steps and waited the required time to become citizens, describing it as a wonderful journey.
Amalija Knavs passes away at 78. The Knavses lived at Mar-a-Lago, the Trumps' Florida resort, in recent years. They were often seen with Melania and their grandson, Barron, on trips and events. A close family source shared that Amalija had a great relationship with Melania and Barron, describing her as caring and unselfish.
The source mentioned that Melania and her mom always got along well, and Barron grew close to his grandparents, sometimes spending more time with them than his parents.
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The Mystery of Amalija Knavs’ Cause of Death
Melania didn't mention the cause of Amalija Knavs' death in her statement. However, earlier this month, Donald Trump shared at an event in Florida that his mother-in-law was very sick and in a Miami hospital. He had just talked to Melania, expressing hope for Amalija's recovery. Trump also mentioned that Amalija knew most of the people in the room and wished her a speedy recovery.
Melania Trump expresses sadness over the passing of her mother.
The news of Amalija's passing surprised and saddened many who knew and admired her. People shared their condolences and sympathy with Melania and her family on social media. They remembered Amalija as a kind, elegant, and loving woman who always supported her daughter and family.
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