In Memoriam: A Partial list, ''13 Dead Associates of Donald Trump (2015–2025)'', based of public records.
In Memoriam: 13 Dead Associates of Donald Trump (2015–2025)
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Robert Trump
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Relationship: Younger brother and confidant
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Date of Death: August 15, 2020
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Cause: Natural causes (hospitalized for illness)
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Key Details: Described by Donald Trump as his "best friend," Robert served as an executive at the Trump Organization. Donald Trump held a White House funeral for him, highlighting their close bond. People.com
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Ivana Trump
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Relationship: First wife; mother of Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric
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Date of Death: July 14, 2022
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Cause: Accidental fall (blunt impact injuries to torso)
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Key Details: Ivana was deeply involved in Trump's early business ventures and social life. She was found unresponsive at the bottom of her Manhattan staircase; her death was ruled accidental by the NYC medical examiner. ABC News+1
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Maryanne Trump Barry
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Relationship: Sister; federal judge
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Date of Death: November 13, 2023
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Cause: Natural causes (age-related)
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Key Details: The eldest sibling of Donald Trump, Maryanne was a retired federal judge who maintained a close family connection. Her death occurred amid ongoing investigations into the Trump family's finances. Wikipedia
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Stanley Chera
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Relationship: Longtime friend and business ally (real estate developer)
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Date of Death: April 2020
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Cause: COVID-19 complications
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Key Details: A longtime friend from New York real estate circles, Trump called him a "great friend" and was emotionally affected by his death. Chera owned retail properties and supported Trump's campaigns. ABC7 New York
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Business & Extended Associates
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Alex Oronov
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Relationship: Business associate (linked through Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen and real estate ventures in Ukraine)
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Date of Death: March 2017 (approx.)
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Cause: Heart attack (unexplained circumstances per some reports)
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Key Details: Ukrainian-American businessman involved in ethanol business with Cohen's brother; met with Cohen and Felix Sater (Trump associate) on a Ukraine "peace plan" in early 2017. Trump distanced himself, but Oronov was part of his extended business network. Washington Monthly
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Political & Donor Allies
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Sheldon Adelson
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Relationship: Mega-donor and casino magnate
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Date of Death: January 11, 2021
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Cause: Complications from non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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Key Details: Adelson was a significant donor to Republican causes and a close ally of Trump, supporting his policies and political endeavors. Wikipedia
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Herman Cain
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Relationship: Businessman & 2012 GOP presidential candidate
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Date of Death: July 30, 2020
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Cause: COVID-19 complications
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Key Details: Cain was a vocal supporter of Trump and attended his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he was photographed without a mask. He tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after and passed away from complications. Wikipedia
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Phyllis Schlafly
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Relationship: Conservative activist and Trump supporter
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Date of Death: September 5, 2016
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Cause: Cancer
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Key Details: Schlafly was a prominent conservative voice and a staunch opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment. She endorsed Trump during the 2016 election, lending him credibility among conservative voters. The Guardian
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Media & Ideological Allies
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Roger Ailes
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Relationship: Former Fox News chairman and CEO
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Date of Death: May 18, 2017
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Cause: Fall (head injury)
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Key Details: Ailes was instrumental in shaping the conservative media landscape and was a significant influence on Trump's rise. His death was ruled an accident following a fall at his home. Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Rush Limbaugh
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Relationship: Conservative radio host and Trump supporter
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Date of Death: February 17, 2021
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Cause: Lung cancer
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Key Details: Limbaugh was a vocal supporter of Trump and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the 2020 State of the Union address. His death marked the loss of a key ally in conservative media. Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Antonin Scalia
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Relationship: U.S. Supreme Court Justice
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Date of Death: February 13, 2016
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Cause: Natural causes
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Key Details: Scalia's death led to a vacancy on the Supreme Court, which Trump filled with the appointment of Neil Gorsuch, aligning with his conservative judicial agenda. Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Charlie Kirk
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Relationship: Conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA
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Date of Death: September 10, 2025
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Cause: Gunshot wound (assassination during a public speaking event)
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Key Details: Kirk was a prominent figure in conservative youth movements and a staunch supporter of Trump. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump. People.com
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Corey Comperatore
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Relationship: Supporter and attendee at Trump rally
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Date of Death: July 13, 2024
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Cause: Shot while shielding family during a Trump rally
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Key Details: Comperatore was killed while protecting his family during a shooting incident at a Trump rally. Trump honored him publicly, but he was not a known personal friend before the event.
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