Former First Lady Melania Trump opened up about her “grief” following the funeral of her mother, Amalija Knavs.
On Sunday, Melania Trump, 53, who is the wife of former President Donald Trump, 77, thanked her followers for their support of her family following their loss.
“On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the love and support that you have showered upon us throughout this journey of loss and grief,” she wrote.
She added, “We will cherish the beautiful memories of my beloved mother, and forever keep her light in our hearts.”
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On Jan. 18, Melania Trump gave an emotional euology at her mother’s funeral, which took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida.
During her speech she remembered Knavs as “the epitome of elegance and grace” who “exemplified the essence of a true woman.”
“Her love for her husband, Viktor, my father; Ines, my sister; and me was boundless,” she said, per Fox News. “Her nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations.
On Jan. 9, Melania Trump announced the news of her mother’s passing in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“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 wrote.
She continued, “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.”
Knavs was 78. Her cause of death has not been revealed.
This came after Donald Trump disclosed that Knav’s health was declining during his New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
“She’s right now in the hospital with her mother. Her mother, Amalija, is very ill but hopefully she’ll be recovering,” he told the crowd concerning his wife’s absence.
Donald Trump also shared his wife was with her mother who was admitted into a “great hospital” in Miami.
“Hopefully, that’ll be OK, but it’s a tough one, a very tough one,” he said.