Former First Lady Melania Trump’s Mother Dies Age 78

‘It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija Knavs,’ Ms. Trump wrote.

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd L), First Lady Melania Trump (2nd R), their son Barron and Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs walk to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2018. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

The mother of Melania Trump has died at the age of 78 after falling ill late in December, the former first lady has confirmed.

Former President Donald Trump’s wife shared the news of her mother’s passing in a heartfelt post on X, formerly Twitter, late on Jan. 9.